Science Fiction Genre Books Summary at Celsius 233

The People of the Crater – Andre Norton (1947)

The People of the Crater by Andre Norton follows Garin Featherstone as he journeys into a hidden underground world, encountering mystical forces and ancient civilizations.

HG Wells

Psychological Science Fiction

Star Begotten – HG Wells (1937)

Star Begotten by H.G. Wells explores the idea of Martians subtly altering human minds through cosmic rays, blending science fiction with philosophical introspection.

Irving E Cox Jr

Satire Science Fiction

Love Story – Irving Cox (1956)

Love Story by Irving Cox is a dystopian sci-fi short story where a matriarchal society controls men with a mysterious substance, but one man dares to resist.

Nick Name

Satire

Password Incorrect – Nick Name (2008)

Password Incorrect by Nick Name is a satirical collection of short stories exploring modern technology, forgotten passwords, and the absurdities of digital life.

William Golding

Fantasy Satire Science Fiction

Envoy Extraordinary – William Golding (1957)

A satirical story set in the Roman Empire, exploring the unintended consequences of early technological innovation and human ambition.

Gene L Henderson

Psychological Science Fiction

All In The Mind – Gene L Henderson (2010)

All in the Mind by Gene L. Henderson explores the chilling consequences of brain preservation, questioning consciousness, identity, and the ethical limits of science.

John Ryder Hall

Delos

Classics Fantasy Science Fiction

Futureworld – John Ryder Hall (1976)

A futuristic paradise hides a sinister secret, and two reporters must uncover the truth before they're replaced by perfect clones in a world where nothing is as it seems.

Grant Allen

Adventure Science Fiction

The Thames Valley Catastrophe – Grant Allen (1887)

The Thames Valley Catastrophe by Grant Allen is a disaster novel detailing the sudden eruption of a volcanic fissure that obliterates London in a fiery apocalypse.

John Walker

Science Fiction

Trek’s End – John Walker (2003)

Trek’s End by John Walker is a sci-fi short story about an astronaut witnessing Earth's destruction, exploring interstellar conflict and humanity’s fragile existence.