Peter Watts Firefall Science Fiction Blindsight – Peter Watts (2006) Blindsight by Peter Watts probes consciousness and humanity as a crew investigates an alien probe in a cerebral, scientifically rich narrative.
HG Wells Adventure Science Fiction The First Men in the Moon – HG Wells (1901) The First Men in the Moon by H.G. Wells explores human curiosity and morality as two men encounter an advanced lunar civilization.
George RR Martin Fantasy Science Fiction Supernatural Nightflyers – George RR Martin (1985) Nightflyers by George RR Martin is a sci-fi horror novella exploring isolation, paranoia, and deadly secrets aboard a haunted starship.
Harry Harrison Deathworld Adventure Science Fiction Deathworld – Harry Harrison (1960) Deathworld by Harry Harrison is a gripping sci-fi adventure of survival on a hostile planet, blending action, resilience, and alien encounters.
Olaf Stapledon Psychological Science Fiction Star Maker – William Olaf Stapledon (1937) Star Maker by William Olaf Stapledon explores cosmic civilizations and philosophical themes, questioning existence and the universe's ultimate nature.
Andre Norton Solar Queen Adventure Science Fiction Plague Ship – Andre Norton (1956) Plague Ship by Andre Norton follows the crew of the Solar Queen navigating perilous trade on an alien planet filled with danger.
Andre Norton Solar Queen Adventure Science Fiction Supernatural Voodoo Planet – Andre Norton (1959) Voodoo Planet by Andre Norton blends space exploration and mysticism as Solar Queen crew members face dangers on a jungle world.
Philip K Dick Science Fiction Mr. Spaceship – Philip K Dick (1953) Mr. Spaceship by Philip K. Dick explores technology and autonomy as a human brain in a spaceship challenges its creators' intentions.
John Walker Science Fiction Trek’s End – John Walker (2003) Trek's End by John Walker explores humanity’s fragility and interstellar conflict as an astronaut witnesses Earth’s catastrophic end.