Browsing: Colonization

Asia

Plum Rains

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In a near-future Japan, nurse Angelica cares for her elderly employer, Sayoko — but when a robot helper joins the household, the AI will force them to confront explosive secrets from the past… “Profoundly inquisitive and compelling” (Booklist starred review).

Alternative History

The Calculating Stars

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A Nebula Award winner with over 5,800 five-star Goodreads ratings! When a meteorite strikes 1950s America, pilot and mathematician Elma sets out to become the first woman in space. “Engrossing alternate history… Plausible, convincing, and ultimately moving” (Hugo Award–winning author Nancy Kress).

Alternative History

The Fated Sky

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From a Hugo Award-winning author: Astronaut Elma York is vying to join the daring mission to colonize Mars, but will the controversial expedition divide those on Earth? “An immersive world that will stay with the reader well past the final page” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

Aliens

Black Dawn

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Genetic Engineering. Conspiracy. An Unstoppable Attack.For Karin Makos, the chance to pilot a small-time scrounging vessel to remote corners of…

Aliens

The Seafort Saga: Books 1–3

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Heinlein meets Hornblower in three acclaimed spacefaring novels! When a disaster kills his commander, midshipman Nicholas must rescue 300 colonists aboard a damaged ship. “I can’t remember the last time I enjoyed a space adventure this much” (Hugo Award–winning author David Gerrold).

Action and Adventure

Only Human

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In this “action-packed” read (Publishers Weekly), scientist Rose Franklin returns to earth after spending a decade on another planet — only to find a catastrophic war raging and an alien doomsday device threatening to destroy humankind. “An addictive blend of science fiction, apocalyptic thriller, and chillingly timely cautionary tale” (Kirkus Reviews).