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CavorSeries
series2 books1901
Set in the moon and early 20th century.
“H. G. Wells's 1901 novel The First Men in the Moon is narrated by the businessman Bedford, who joins the reclusive scientist Cavor after Cavor invents cavorite, a gravity-blocking substance that carries the two men to the Moon.”
from the catalogue
Start with The First Men in the Moon →
Have Space Suit - Will TravelNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1958
Space opera, set in near future and space.
“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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Pax / AstraSeries
series2 books1954
completed
Tense in tone, set in far future.
“Star Flight appears to be a later omnibus or reissue rather than a third original novel.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Stars Are Ours! →
Space BeagleSeries
series5 books1939
completed
Tense in tone, set in far future and spaceship.
Start with Black Destroyer →
Project Hail MaryNovel
Andy Weirstandalone novel2021
Hard science fiction and first contact, set in near future.
Of Man and MantaSeries
series3 books1968
Set in other star systems and far future.
“Three scientists survive on the mysterious planet of Nacre.”
from the catalogue
Start with Omnivore →