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DuneUniverse

universe78 books1963

Space opera, about political intrigue, set in far future and other star systems.

“The desert planet, where empire runs on a single substance: the spice melange, which folds space, prolongs life, and unlocks prescience, and which exists nowhere else in the known universe.”
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includes Dune, Dune Prequels, Dune Sequels, Heroes of Dune, Background of the Dune Universe

Stranger in a Strange LandNovel

Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961

About aliens and faith and religion, set in north america and near future.

Childhood's EndNovel

Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953

First contact, about aliens, set in our world and near future.

The Midwich CuckoosNovel

John Wyndhamstandalone novel1957

About aliens and parenthood, set in british isles and mid 20th century.

More Than HumanNovel

Theodore Sturgeonstandalone novel1953

Reflective in tone, about found family and identity, set in our world.

“Science fiction critic and editor David Pringle included it in his book Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels.”
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The ChrysalidsNovel

John Wyndhamstandalone novel1955

About genetic engineering and survival, set in secondary world and far future.

“An early manuscript version was entitled Time for a Change.”
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