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Initial post: 21 Sep 2009 17:31:01 BDT
Darren Colclough says:
Hi , im a big fan of sci fi , particularly space exploration/mystery (like 2001 : a space odyssey) , can anyone give me a few book suggestions on the above themes please? Thanks!
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Posted on 21 Sep 2009 18:13:22 BDT
L. Purchase says:
Kim Stanley Robinson - 'Red/Green/Blue Mars' trilogy - solid books to get through but well worth the effort imho.
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Posted on 21 Sep 2009 18:22:40 BDT
R. McCarthy says:
anything by Peter F Hamilton, he's written some fantastic books around that area your looking for!! also Alastair Reynolds has written some of the best modern space exploration novels. you cannot go wrong with either author. best of luck!!
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Posted on 21 Sep 2009 18:23:26 BDT
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Posted on 21 Sep 2009 19:18:57 BDT
Darren Colclough says:
Many thanks for the suggestions thus far , im going to check all of those out , buying time!
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Posted on 21 Sep 2009 22:54:49 BDT
sjhigbee says:
There's "Grimspace" and "Wanderlust" by Ann Aguirre, which are great fun - and a rollicking adventure. "Horizon" by Mary Rosenblum is another great read. "The Eternity Artifact" by L.E. Modesitt Jr is a classic space opera story. The Saga of the 7 Suns by Kevin J. Anderson.
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Yorkshire Chap says:
One of the classic's, if you haven't already read them, are the Dune series of books by Frank Herbert. A crackin' good read, Grommit!!! :o)
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Posted on 24 Sep 2009 00:06:02 BDT
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G. Lyon says:
Seriously though, I would avoid Hamilton and Reynolds. Hamilton writes like a horny adrenaline fuelled teenager and Reynolds, while his vision is strong, just lacks any credible narrative style and from the evidence of his characters I would say that his understanding of people is severely limited and 2 dimensional.

The Kim Stanlet Robinson (Mars Trilogy) and Frank Herbert (Dune Series) are sound bets.

Have you tried looking at the 'SF masterworks series'? It is a collection of the 100 best sci-fi novels since sci-fi began. It is comprehensive and gives a firm grounding in the subject, also the majority of them are spectacular. You should be able to find lists of them on wikipedia or even the Listmania! section here on amazon. (There are several others by Arthur C Clarke in the series and it was his 'The City and the Stars' that got me back into sci-fi after a 10 year sabbatical).

Enjoy your reading.
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Posted on 2 Oct 2009 16:57:37 BDT
M. Jolliff says:
Mote in Gods Eye by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle
Encounter with Tiber by Buzz Aldrin (yes, the man himself)
The Faded Sun by C J Cherryh
Contact by Carl Sagan
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Posted on 2 Oct 2009 17:39:19 BDT
A. Good says:
Arthur C Clarke's RAMA series are a must read.
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Posted on 20 Oct 2009 14:26:49 BDT
Andy says:
'Ringworld' by Larry Niven sounds like a good bet...
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Mrs. C. Johnson says:
You could try 'Child of the Hive' which is newly published. Not set in space but a definate Sci Fi mystery, I'm part way through and enjoying it very much.
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Posted on 21 Oct 2009 12:25:26 BDT
E. Hyde says:
Anything by Iain M Banks or Alistair Reynolds ;-) start with Player of Games or Algibraist and Century Rain respecively

If you fancy branching out try william gibson and Phillip K Dick too
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Posted on 22 Oct 2009 12:33:36 BDT
Logorrhea.ie says:
Hamilton is one of my favourite authors but its pretty heavy stuff. I'd recommend him to anyone that will listen but I'm not sure if he really does the whole exploration stuff.

I presume your already read the Rama series?
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In reply to an earlier post on 22 Oct 2009 18:01:14 BDT
Stuart says:
How about deep space nine the millenium books avialable as omnibus all in 1 book now.
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Posted on 22 Oct 2009 18:20:29 BDT
Philip Dunn says:
The Forever War by Joe Haldeman... Horus Heresy by Dan Abnet
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In reply to an earlier post on 23 Oct 2009 14:02:51 BDT
Mr. J. M. March says:
try the other posts

10 best sci fi.

lot of good novels on there
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In reply to an earlier post on 26 Oct 2009 10:51:14 GMT
Dr. E. W. Pascoe says:
You could try Nemesis ex Nihilo, but I have to declare an interest, I'm the author.Nemesis Ex Nihilo
As its my first book, I would appreciate any feedback.

Regards

Will
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Posted on 28 Oct 2009 16:56:07 GMT
Parsifal says:
try Ringturn by John C. Mawson - loads of action, fast moving and reasonable science Ringturn
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In reply to an earlier post on 12 Nov 2009 13:40:00 GMT
Ms. H. Appleby says:
Psyvolution

Try this - Im working on the sequel - should be out some time next year
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Posted on 25 Apr 2011 23:44:21 BDT
Kevin George says:
I've written a 12-part sci-fi series about a comet racing toward Earth and the small band of people who try to stop it/ plan for the worst in case they can't. I've spent a long time writing these and care more about getting readers than making money - that's why book one only costs less than a pound. The Inner Circle - Book One of Comet Clement series Within a week I will be releasing books 2 and 3 together for the same inexpensive price. Would love for you to check them out, thanks.
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John Coppinger says:
Tertiary

This is my own book, set in the far past and near future of this planet. No apologies for pitching my own work, but I'd also suggest one of my favourite epic works - 'Otherland' by Tad Williams.
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