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Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir is a thrilling sci-fi adventure about a lone astronaut, Ryland Grace, who wakes up alone on a spaceship with no memory of his mission. As he regains his memory, he realises he must save Earth from an extinction-level threat. Combining science, humour, and suspense, this novel explores themes of survival and cooperation.
Set on a future Mars, the story follows Darrow, a miner in the lowest social class, who discovers a harsh truth about the society he serves. Determined to fight back, he infiltrates the ruling class to bring down the oppressive system from within. This gripping tale combines elements of rebellion, strategy, and intense action.
Hyperion by Dan Simmons is a richly woven science fiction epic that unfolds through the interconnected tales of seven pilgrims journeying to the distant world of Hyperion. Each traveller narrates their own compelling story, revealing haunting pasts and mysterious connections to their destination. Set against the backdrop of an impending cosmic war, the novel explores themes of time, humanity, and fate.
This is actually written by two authors each following a different character, blending interplanetary politics with a space-detective mystery. The two perspectives are very seamless I didn't even know they were different authors and they keep the pace moving! This is an Apple TV show which I'm yet to watch, but a great start to an epic sci-fi book series!
The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu is a thought-provoking sci-fi novel that explores humanity's first contact with an alien civilisation. Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, it delves into complex scientific ideas and the profound consequences of extraterrestrial encounters. The story weaves together historical events, scientific discovery, and gripping suspense.
Humanity is overrated. Children of Time the tenth anniversary edition. This paperback edition features an exclusive short story 'Bearable'. Adrian Tchaikovsky's critically acclaimed novel Children of Time is the epic story of humanity's battle for survival on a terraformed planet. Winner of the 30th anniversary Arthur C. Clarke Award for Best Novel. Who will inherit this new Earth? The last remnants of the human race left a dying Earth, desperate to find a new home among the stars. Following in the footsteps of their ancestors, they discover the greatest treasure of the past age - a world terraformed and prepared for human life. But all is not right in this new Eden. In the long years since the planet was abandoned, the work of its architects has borne...
Foundation is short class sci-fi read. It jumps through stretches of time, following different characters as they try to preserve knowledge as the galactic empire slowly collapses around them... Definitely shows it's age with technology like sending video tapes through space, but in many ways this book was the 'foundation' for a lot of modern sci-fi, and itโs also now an Apple TV show!
The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch is a gripping science fiction narrative that follows an NCIS special agent, tasked with investigating a family's murder, as she uncovers a mind-bending mystery involving time travel and an impending apocalypse. The story deftly weaves together elements of investigation and speculative futures, exploring themes of destiny, choice, and the ever-present shadow of what might be.
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'THE START OF SOMETHING TRULY EPIC' Fonda Lee, author of the Green Bone Saga 'DAZZLING . . . THIS IS SPACE OPERA AT ITS BEST' Publishers Weekly From the New York Times bestselling author of the Expanse comes a spectacular new space opera that sees humanity fighting for its survival in a war as old as the universe itself. Invasion is only the beginning... The Carryxโpart empire, part hiveโhas waged wars of conquest for centuries, destroying or enslaving species across the galaxy in its conflict with an ancient and deathless enemy. When they descend on the isolated world of Anjiin, the human population is abased, slaughtered, and put in chains. The best and brightest are abducted, taken to the Carryx world-palace to join...
Revelation Space by Alastair Reynolds is a gripping science fiction novel where archaeologist Dan Sylveste is on a quest to uncover the truth behind a long-dead alien civilization that met a mysterious end. As he digs deeper, a spaceship crew and a bio-enhanced killer become entwined in his journey, each driven by their own motives. The narrative weaves together space opera elements, mystery, and complex characters, delving into themes of ambition, betrayal, and cosmic mystery.
