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Earth Unaware – Orson Scott Card (2012)

A young miner, a corporate heir, and a lunar auditor race to unite humanity as a silent alien force approaches - the first spark of war in the cold darkness of deep space.

Orson Scott Card

The Enderverse The First Formic War

Fantasy Science Fiction Young Adult

Earth Afire – Orson Scott Card (2013)

As alien invaders descend, a young genius, a fearless miner, and a soldier unite across worlds in a desperate fight for humanity’s survival. The fate of Earth hangs by a thread.

Orson Scott Card

The Enderverse The First Formic War

Fantasy Science Fiction Young Adult

Earth Awakens – Orson Scott Card (2014)

Bingwen, Victor, and the MOPs defy fear and betrayal as humanity’s last hope against a brutal alien invasion. A gripping fight for survival unfolds on Earth and beyond.

Peter Watts

Firefall

Science Fiction

Blindsight – Peter Watts (2006)

Blindsight by Peter Watts explores a mission to investigate an alien probe, questioning consciousness, intelligence, and the limits of human perception.

Brian Herbert

Dune Universe Prelude to Dune

Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction

Dune: House Atreides – Brain Herbert (1999)

Amidst power-hungry nobles, visionary rebels, and desert secrets, House Atreides, Harkonnen, Corrino, and the Fremen shape the fate of a world where honor meets betrayal.

Brian Herbert

Dune Universe Prelude to Dune

Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction

Dune: House Harkonnen – Brain Herbert (2000)

As House Harkonnen tightens its grip, rebels rise, dreams stir in Arrakis’ sands, and power-hungry rulers, betrayed families, and defiant Fremen shape an empire on the brink.

Brian Herbert

Dune Universe Prelude to Dune

Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction

Dune: House Corrino – Brain Herbert (2001)

Amid imperial schemes, Fremen rebellion, and Bene Gesserit secrets, Shaddam IV, Duke Leto, Jessica, and Rhombur race toward a destiny that will shatter empires and reshape worlds.

Brian Herbert

Dune Saga Dune Universe

Classics Fantasy Science Fiction

Hunters of Dune – Brain Herbert (2006)

Duncan, Sheeana, Teg, and Murbella navigate a shattered empire as sandworms stir, the Guild pleads for spice, and an unseen Enemy looms to decide the fate of all.

Brian Herbert

Dune Saga Dune Universe

Classics Fantasy Science Fiction

Sandworms of Dune – Brain Herbert (2007)

Duncan, Sheeana, Paul, and Murbella lead humanity’s last stand against Omnius and Erasmus, as gholas, machines, and prophecy collide in a battle for survival and rebirth.

HG Wells

Adventure Science Fiction

The First Men in the Moon – HG Wells (1901)

The First Men in the Moon by H.G. Wells follows Mr. Bedford and Dr. Cavor as they journey to the Moon and encounter the enigmatic Selenite civilization.