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Dune: The Lady of Caladan – Brain Herbert (2021)

Jessica defies the Bene Gesserit for love, Leto risks power games, Paul faces destiny, while rebels, Harkonnens, and the Emperor’s forces push the empire toward upheaval.

Brian Herbert

Dune Universe The Caladan Trilogy

Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction

Dune: The Heir of Caladan – Brain Herbert (2022)

Paul Atreides faces destiny as Duke Leto infiltrates rebellion and Jessica walks a treacherous path, while empires clash and the future of House Atreides hangs in the balance.

William Hope Hodgson

Mystery Supernatural

Carnacki, The Ghost Finder – William Hope Hodgson (1913)

Carnacki, The Ghost Finder by William Hope Hodgson features occult detective Thomas Carnacki as he investigates hauntings using both science and mysticism.

Frank Herbert

Fantasy Mystery Science Fiction

The Santaroga Barrier – Frank Herbert (1968)

A psychologist enters a secretive valley ruled by love, loyalty, and a mind-altering substance, facing a choice between freedom and belonging among its enigmatic people.

Brandon Sanderson

Fantasy Romance Science Fiction

White Sand – Brandon Sanderson (1998)

Amid an eternal sun and shifting white sands, a defiant outcast dares to rebuild a fallen order, uncover buried truths, and challenge a world that denies him power.

Michael Crichton

Delos

Classics Fantasy Science Fiction

Westworld – Michael Crichton (1974)

A futuristic resort turns deadly when lifelike machines rebel, forcing thrill-seekers to confront a nightmare they paid to enjoy but may not survive.

Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain

Romance Science Fiction

Sultana’s Dream – Roquia Sakhawat Hussain (1905)

Sultana's Dream by Roquia Sakhawat Hussain imagines Ladyland, a utopia where women rule through science and peace, reversing gender roles in a futuristic vision.

Andre Norton

Solar Queen

Classics Fantasy Science Fiction

Sargasso of Space – Andre Norton (1955)

A daring crew gambles on a war-scarred planet hiding ancient alien secrets, where trade, survival, and discovery collide in the first thrilling voyage of the Solar Queen series.

Andre Norton

Solar Queen

Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction

Postmarked the Stars – Andre Norton (1969)

A deadly imposter, a vanished package, and intelligent alien creatures collide aboard a Free Trader ship in this gripping space mystery from the Solar Queen series.

Andre Norton

Solar Queen

Fantasy Science Fiction

Derelict for Trade – Andre Norton (1997)

Stranded in deep space, a Free Trader crew seizes a derelict ship, uncovering eerie secrets and a second chance that may cost more than they bargained for.