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A door to survival opens onto a conflict far larger than salvation.
Infinity Gate
Sci-Fi · Dystopian · Space Opera
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A door to survival opens onto a conflict far larger than salvation. In Infinity Gate, scientist Hadiz Tambuwal uncovers interdimensional travel while trying to save her collapsing world, only to step into a vast alliance of parallel Earths threatened by a ruthless A.I. enemy. This is big-idea science fiction with multiverse scale, political tension, and the momentum of a thriller.
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"An immense achievement, an impeccably crafted book without a single word out of place." —The New York Times
From bestselling author M. R. Carey comes a brilliant genre-defying story of humanity's expansion across millions of dimensions—and the AI technology that might see it all come to an end.
INFINITY IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.
The Pandominion: a political and trading alliance of a million worlds. Except that they’re really just one world, Earth, in many different realities. And when an A.I. threat arises that could destroy everything the Pandominion has built, they’ll eradicate it by whatever means necessary.
Scientist Hadiz Tambuwal is looking for a solution to her own Earth’s environmental collapse when she stumbles across the secret of inter-dimensional travel, a secret that could save everyone on her dying planet. It leads her into the middle of a war on a scale she never dreamed of. And she needs to choose a side before every reality pays the price.
“A fascinating window onto a dangerous and multifaceted universe.” —Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of Time
"A genuine treat for SF fans: an epic multiverse tale that moves like a thriller." —Kirkus (starred review)
"Readers will be wowed." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Infinity Gate, with its in-depth science and rich characterization, is a must-read." —Booklist (starred review)
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Disorientation turns to terror when a man wakes with no memory inside a starship that feels more like a living nightmare.
Hull Zero Three
Horror · Sci-Fi · Space Opera
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Disorientation turns to terror when a man wakes with no memory inside a starship that feels more like a living nightmare. In Hull Zero Three, Greg Bear follows an amnesiac survivor navigating a labyrinth of shifting dangers, where monsters stalk the corridors and other humans may be just as lethal. This is science fiction driven by isolation, identity, and the unraveling mystery of a doomed voyage.
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An amnesiac man awakens on board a mysterious starship full of monsters in this terrifying sci-fi adventure by a New York Times–bestselling author.
"A lean, mean, supercharged sense-of-wonder engine." —Alastair Reynolds
A starship hurtles through the emptiness of space. Its destination, unknown. Its purpose, a mystery.
Now, one man wakes up. Ripped from a dream of a new home—a new planet and the woman he was meant to love in his arms—he finds himself wet, naked, and freezing to death. The dark halls are full of monsters but trusting other survivors he meets might be the greater danger.
All he has are questions—Who is he? Where are they going? What happened to the dream of a new life? What happened to Hull three?
All will be answered, if he can survive the ship.
Hull Zero Three is an edge-of-your-seat thrill ride through the darkest reaches of space.
"This beautifully written tale where nothing is as it seems will please readers with a well-developed sense of wonder." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Never one to play it safe in his consistently inventive fiction, Bear takes the reader for a harrowing ride on a labyrinthine starship. . . . Bear's pithy, occasionally cryptic writing style perfectly captures the chaotic experiences and unsettling revelations the team endures, while putting an intriguing spin on the timeworn SF theme of interstellar planet hunting. One of Bear's most thought-provoking and well-crafted novels to date." —Booklist
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A golden age of human expansion fractures when something ancient and hostile slips back into the living universe.
The Reality Dysfunction
Sci-Fi · Space Opera
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A golden age of human expansion fractures when something ancient and hostile slips back into the living universe. In a far-future civilization built on genetic mastery, sentient starships, and interstellar order, a single encounter ignites a threat that spreads through minds and societies alike. The Reality Dysfunction delivers large-scale space opera driven by existential horror, moral collapse, and the fragility of control.
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The Reality Dysfunction is a modern classic of science fiction from Peter F. Hamilton, an extraordinary feat of storytelling on a truly epic scale.
"A space opera that is big, boisterous, and has something for everyone." —Science Fiction Weekly
Space is not the only void. . .
In AD 2600 the human race is finally beginning to realize its full potential. Hundreds of colonized planets scattered across the galaxy host a multitude of prosperous and wildly diverse cultures. Genetic engineering has pushed evolution far beyond nature's boundaries, defeating disease and producing extraordinary spaceborn creatures. Huge fleets of sentient trader starships thrive on the wealth created by the industrialization of entire star systems. And throughout inhabited space the Confederation Navy keeps the peace. A true golden age is within our grasp.
But on a primitive colony planet, a renegade criminal's chance encounter with an utterly alien entity unleashes the most primal of humanity’s fears. An extinct race which inhabited the galaxy aeons ago called it "The Reality Dysfunction." It is the nightmare which has prowled beside us since the beginning of history.
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Jack Morgan, a young con artist on the run, hides out on a desolate planet to escape a false accusation.
Dragon and Thief
Sci-Fi · Space Opera
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Jack Morgan, a young con artist on the run, hides out on a desolate planet to escape a false accusation. But his refuge is shattered when he encounters Draycos, a warrior from a hunted race. To survive, Draycos must bond with a sentient host—and Jack might be the only option left.
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Jack Morgan’s life of crime just got more complicated. Raised by his late uncle to be a thief and con artist, Jack has always managed to stay one step ahead of trouble—until he’s accused of a crime he didn’t commit. Forced to flee, he hides out on a remote, uninhabited planet, where he hopes to lay low.
That plan shatters when a spaceship crashes nearby, carrying Draycos, a warrior from a reptilian race hunted to extinction. Draycos needs Jack’s help to survive and clear his name, but there’s a catch: to stay alive, the alien must bond with a sentient host.
Jack faces an impossible choice—team up with the strange creature or risk losing everything. Can an unlikely alliance help them both, or will it lead to even more danger?
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This sequel trades conquest for consequence, making it a strong fit for readers drawn to political sci-fi and tragic power struggles.
Dune Messiah
Sci-Fi · Space Opera
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Power turns corrosive when prophecy, politics, and devotion begin to destroy the man at the center of them all. In Dune Messiah, Paul Atreides rules as emperor while enemies close in from every side, and the cost of his legend threatens both his empire and the people he loves most. This sequel trades conquest for consequence, making it a strong fit for readers drawn to political sci-fi and tragic power struggles.
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Book Two in the Magnificent Dune Chronicles—the Bestselling Science Fiction Adventure of All Time
Dune Messiah continues the story of Paul Atreides, better known—and feared—as the man christened Muad’Dib. As Emperor of the known universe, he possesses more power than a single man was ever meant to wield. Worshipped as a religious icon by the fanatical Fremen, Paul faces the enmity of the political houses he displaced when he assumed the throne—and a conspiracy conducted within his own sphere of influence.
And even as House Atreides begins to crumble around him from the machinations of his enemies, the true threat to Paul comes to his lover, Chani, and the unborn heir to his family’s dynasty...
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Stranded and resource-deprived, the only hope for survival lies deep in the deadly jungles of Ilirian.
To Catch a Falling Leaf
Sci-Fi · Space Opera
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Stranded and resource-deprived, the only hope for survival lies deep in the deadly jungles of Ilirian. Ancient ruins hide powerful materials—and unimaginable threats. As they battle monsters and navigate forgotten dangers, the clock is ticking. One wrong move, and the ruins will claim another victim.
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Training is over. Now, the real test begins.
With no resources left from Fyrion and the Dragon's Right Eye beyond reach, there’s only one place to go—Ilirian. The jungle planet holds the materials needed to advance to bronze, but it also hides ancient threats no training could prepare for.
Our protagonist must navigate deadly ruins, haunted by a long-dead civilization, where every misstep could be fatal. Falling behind isn’t an option—it's advance or perish. The stakes are high, and the danger is real.
Monsters may be the least of their worries as they fight to survive in a world that’s as mysterious as it is deadly. Will they overcome the trials of Ilirian, or become another forgotten relic in its ruins?
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Cortosis miner Dessel escapes the Republic’s reach by joining the Sith army, where his brutal rise through the ranks earns him the name Bane.
Path of Destruction: Star Wars Legends
Sci-Fi · Space Opera
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Cortosis miner Dessel escapes the Republic’s reach by joining the Sith army, where his brutal rise through the ranks earns him the name Bane. As he embraces the dark side, he faces a trial that could reshape the Sith Order—or destroy him, forcing him to defy everything he’s learned.
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On the run from the Republic, cortosis miner Dessel disappears into the ranks of the Sith army, where his ruthlessness and command of the Force quickly earn him recognition. But his masters see something more in him—a potential for greatness.
As he rises through the Sith academy, Dessel sheds his past and becomes Bane. To secure his place in the Brotherhood of Darkness, he must embrace the dark side fully, defying the very teachings he’s been given.
In a brutal test of loyalty and power, Bane faces a choice that could reshape the Sith forever. Will he conquer the darkness—or be consumed by it?
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For three years, a spaceship has sat untouched in the quiet town of Sorrow Falls.
The Spaceship Next Door
Sci-Fi · Teen + Young Adult · Space Opera
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For three years, a spaceship has sat untouched in the quiet town of Sorrow Falls. Sixteen-year-old Annie Collins lives nearby, unaware that she holds the key to its mystery. When a government agent starts asking questions, Annie’s ordinary life takes a turn she never expected—one that could change everything.
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Three years ago, a spaceship landed—and stayed silent.
In the sleepy town of Sorrow Falls, the mysterious ship has baffled everyone. Sixteen-year-old Annie Collins lives nearby, but she never expected it to change her life. When a government agent arrives under the guise of a journalist, Annie becomes the center of attention.
As secrets unravel, Annie learns she might hold the key to the ship’s mystery—and possibly much more. With the eyes of the world turning toward Sorrow Falls, the stakes are far higher than she ever imagined.
But why is Annie so important, and what lies inside the ship?
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Ideal for readers who want space opera with Jedi-centered action, galaxy-scale danger, and an entry point into the High Republic era.
Star Wars: Light of the Jedi
Sci-Fi · Space Opera
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A #1 New York Times bestseller, a catastrophic hyperspace accident threatens an entire system and pushes the Jedi to their limits while a more sinister threat develops beyond the Republic, with a 4.5-star rating from more than 12,200 Amazon reviewers. Ideal for readers who want space opera with Jedi-centered action, galaxy-scale danger, and an entry point into the High Republic era.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Long before the First Order, before the Empire, before even The Phantom Menace . . . Jedi lit the way for the galaxy in The High Republic
It is a golden age. Intrepid hyperspace scouts expand the reach of the Republic to the furthest stars, worlds flourish under the benevolent leadership of the Senate, and peace reigns, enforced by the wisdom and strength of the renowned order of Force users known as the Jedi. With the Jedi at the height of their power, the free citizens of the galaxy are confident in their ability to weather any storm But the even brightest light can cast a shadow, and some storms defy any preparation.
When a shocking catastrophe in hyperspace tears a ship to pieces, the flurry of shrapnel emerging from the disaster threatens an entire system. No sooner does the call for help go out than the Jedi race to the scene. The scope of the emergence, however, is enough to push even Jedi to their limit. As the sky breaks open and destruction rains down upon the peaceful alliance they helped to build, the Jedi must trust in the Force to see them through a day in which a single mistake could cost billions of lives.
Even as the Jedi battle valiantly against calamity, something truly deadly grows beyond the boundary of the Republic. The hyperspace disaster is far more sinister than the Jedi could ever suspect. A threat hides in the darkness, far from the light of the age, and harbors a secret that could strike fear into even a Jedi’s heart.
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Stranded at the edge of the universe, the Sentinels are running out of time and resources.
The Exiled Fleet
Sci-Fi · Space Opera
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Stranded at the edge of the universe, the Sentinels are running out of time and resources. Commander Adequin Rake must lead a dangerous mission to find what they need to survive. With enemies closing in and allies hard to find, the stakes are high—and some of them won’t make it back alive.
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The Sentinels barely survived the collapse of the Divide. Now, stranded at the edge of the universe, their resources are dwindling—and time is running out.
Commander Adequin Rake knows the only way to save them is to find the materials they need to repair their engines. But in a galaxy where allies are scarce and enemies are ruthless, survival is far from guaranteed.
With danger lurking around every corner and a powerful foe closing in, Adequin must rally her crew for a desperate mission. The stakes couldn’t be higher—if they fail, they’ll starve or be hunted down, and some will never make it back.
Will Adequin’s team survive the journey, or will the void claim them all?
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When a rebellious translator, a reluctant diplomat, and a curious mechanic cross paths, their choices will decide the fate of a fragile galactic peace.
Translation State
LGBTQIA+ · Sci-Fi · Space Exploration · Space Opera
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When a rebellious translator, a reluctant diplomat, and a curious mechanic cross paths, their choices will decide the fate of a fragile galactic peace. In a universe where language is power, identity can be the ultimate rebellion. Ann Leckie’s Translation State is a masterful standalone sci-fi about connection and consequence.
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Three lives. One missing translator. A choice that could alter the fate of the galaxy.
Qven was created to serve as a Presger translator, a bridge between humans and one of the most dangerous alien species in existence. But when they defy their programming, their rebellion sets them on a collision course with two others: Enae, a weary diplomat tasked with finding a fugitive lost for centuries, and Reet, a mechanic desperate to uncover his origins.
As political tensions rise and the treaty between species begins to fracture, their paths converge in a revelation that could reshape the stars.
Ann Leckie’s Translation State is a profound and thrilling space opera about identity, belonging, and the cost of defying expectation.
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They’ve been watching us for hundreds of years.
Star Shroud
Sci-Fi · First Contact · Space Opera
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They’ve been watching us for hundreds of years.
Now they need our help.
Earth is not safe.
Zack is good at finding things, but when he discovers a global conspiracy, life as he knows it is over. Sometimes the truth doesn’t set you free. It traps you instead.
Kept secret for 60 years, the discovery of an alien signal forces an unlikely team to investigate a mysterious structure discovered in the furthest reaches of the solar system. Join the crew of the Athena, Earth’s most advanced spaceship on the ultimate journey beyond our wildest imagining.
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