Dark / Noir Sci-Fi

A Listmania! list by "gmcseph"
 
Neuromancer
1.  Neuromancer by William Gibson
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  "The quintessential Cyberpunk book, a great place to start on the genre"
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Snow Crash
2.  Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
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  "An incredible book that I re-read every 6 months!"
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Altered Carbon (GOLLANCZ S.F.)
3.  Altered Carbon (GOLLANCZ S.F.) by Richard Morgan
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  "A new favourite, only just read this.  If you love noir and cyberpunk, look no further."
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Count Zero
4.  Count Zero by William Gibson
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  "The 'sequel' to Neuromancer, a chance to see the same world (the sprawl) through different eyes!"
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The Difference Engine (Gollancz S.F.)
5.  The Difference Engine (Gollancz S.F.) by William Gibson
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  "An intriguing book, part of a cyberpunk sub-set (arguably) known as steam punk.  Excitingly different"
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The Stars My Destination (S.F. Masterworks)
6.  The Stars My Destination (S.F. Masterworks) by Alfred Bester
The list author says:
  "A very dark, very exciting 'count of monte cristo' style revenge story, and so much more.  Make 'jaunte' part of your vocabulary today!"
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Now Wait For Last Year (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
7.  Now Wait For Last Year (S.F. MASTERWORKS) by Philip K. Dick
The list author says:
  "Any Philip K. Dick is great, but this is one of my favourites.  A beautiful, enthralling (and confusing) journey."
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Cryptonomicon
8.  Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson
The list author says:
  "Not really sure if this classes as sci-fi or not, nevertheless, one of my favourites, rich in detail, yet tightly plotted.  A joy."
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The Maltese Falcon (CRIME MASTERWORKS)
9.  The Maltese Falcon (CRIME MASTERWORKS) by Dashiell Hammett
The list author says:
  "Ok, not sci-fi at all, but a great example of noir writing (possibly the best?).  Also check out the movie for one of bogart's best."
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