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FoundationUniverse
universe123 books1940
Science fiction, about robots, set in far future.
“There is a science that reads the future of quadrillions the way an astronomer reads the orbits of stars.”
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includes The Positronic Robot Stories, Foundation, Trantorian Empire, The Collected Fiction of Isaac Asimov, Second Foundation Trilogy, Foundation (Original Stories)
The SatanistNovel
Dennis Wheatleystandalone novel1960
Horror, dark in tone, about demons, set in europe.
Nolan KilkennySeries
series6 books1997
Set in contemporary.
“Ex-Navy Seal Nolan Kilkenny is recruited by the US government on a deadly mission to destroy a computer virus that could demolish America...WEB OF DESTRUCTIONCode name: Spyder.”
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Ender's GameUniverse
universe39 books1977
Science fiction, set in far future.
“To beat your enemy you must first understand him so completely that you love him — and in the instant you love him, you destroy him.”
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includes Ender's Shadow, Ender Wiggin, First Formic War, Second Formic War, Fleet School
The Spook Who Sat by the DoorNovel
Sam Greenleestandalone novel1969
Satire, about race and racism and rebellion and revolution, set in north america.
Mitchell GantSeries
series3 books1977
About war.
“The lead character, Mitchell Gant, is an American fighter pilot and Vietnam veteran turned spy.”
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Start with Firefox →