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Tunnel in the SkyNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1955
About space exploration and coming of age.
“As the final test of a survivalist/explorer class, teenagers are dumped on an alien planet to use their skills while awaiting pickup.”
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The Stars My DestinationNovel
Alfred Besterstandalone novel1956
Dark in tone, about revenge and identity.
Have Space Suit - Will TravelNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1958
About aliens and space exploration, set in near future and the moon.
“One minute Kip Russell was walking about in his own backyard, testing out an old space suit and dreaming about going to the moon - and the next he was out cold and the captive of an insidious space pirate.”
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Against a Dark BackgroundNovel
Iain M. Banksstandalone novel1993
About heist and magical artifacts.
The Final ArchitectureSeries
series6 books2021
About aliens and war.
“Eighty years ago, Earth was destroyed by an alien 'Architect'.”
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Space WinnersNovel
Gordon R. Dicksonstandalone novel1965
About aliens and space exploration.
“Suddenly Jim Rawlins, Ellen Bouvier, Curt Harrington, and the squirrel-like Alien philosopher Peep were castaways, stranded on the Quarantined World of Quebahr - with no training, and little hope of rescue.”
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