Books like Caliban's War
26 science fiction books to read after Caliban's War, by James S.a. Corey, the closest match first.
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The Expanse book 1 Start here
1. Leviathan Wakes
by James S.a. Corey
- Same series
- Same author
Showing that new space opera is just as relevant as more traditional space opera, Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, writing under the pen-name James S.A. Corey, offer a 2011 sci-fi...
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The Expanse book 3
2. Abaddon's Gate
by James S.a. Corey
- Same series
- Same author
An alien artifact working through its program under the clouds of Venus has emerged to build a massive structure outside the orbit of Uranus: a gate that leads into a...
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The Expanse book 4
3. Cibola Burn
by James S.a. Corey
- Same series
- Same author
"The gates have opened the way to a thousand new worlds and the rush to colonize has begun. Settlers looking for a new life stream out from humanity's home planets....
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The Expanse book 5
4. Nemesis Games
by James S.a. Corey
- Same series
- Same author
The crew of the Rocinante scatter to deal with trouble at home just as the solar system begins to come apart. A Belter faction strikes at Earth and the inner...
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The Expanse book 3.5
5. The Churn
by James S.a. Corey
- Same series
- Same author
The Churn is an Expanse novella by James S. A. Corey about the young Amos Burton and the crime-ridden Baltimore of the future.
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The Expanse book 1.5
6. The Butcher Of Anderson Station
by James S.a. Corey
- Same series
- Same author
The Butcher of Anderson Station is an Expanse novella by James S. A. Corey, telling the story of Colonel Fred Johnson before the series began.
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The Expanse book 2.5
7. Gods Of Risk
by James S.a. Corey
- Same series
- Same author
Gods of Risk is an Expanse novella by James S. A. Corey, in which Alex Kamal's nephew gets into trouble on Mars.
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The Expanse book 5.5
8. The Vital Abyss
by James S.a. Corey
- Same series
- Same author
The Vital Abyss is an Expanse novella by James S. A. Corey, set after the events of Abaddon's Gate, about a scientist held in captivity.
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9. Sexual Chemistry and Other Tales of the Biotech Revolution
by Brian M. Stableford
- On the same lists
A collection of short stories about the possibilities of biological technology and genetic engineering.
A collection of short stories about the possibilities of biological technology and genetic engineering.
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10. The Seedling Stars
by James Blish
- On the same lists
A collection of stories about humans that have been 'adapted' for life on extraterrestrial worlds.
A collection of stories about humans that have been 'adapted' for life on extraterrestrial worlds.
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11. Ribofunk
by Paul-Di-Filippo
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A collection. The Ribofunk world is one where biology is a cutting-edge science. Ribofuk is the fusion of ribosome (cellular biology) and funk (rock and roll).
A collection. The Ribofunk world is one where biology is a cutting-edge science. Ribofuk is the fusion of ribosome (cellular biology) and funk (rock and roll).
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12. The Island of Doctor Moreau
by Wells, H. G.
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Biopunk has its roots in this novel where Dr. Moreau experiments on animals and has themes of pain, cruelty, human identity and moral responsibility
Biopunk has its roots in this novel where Dr. Moreau experiments on animals and has themes of pain, cruelty, human identity and moral responsibility
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13. Movement of Mountains
by Michael Blumlein
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A doctor ministers on another world to a genetically engineered slave race. 4. Octavia E. Butler Xenogenesis. A Biopunk story that involves an alien race who trade biology—share genetics with other aliens.
A doctor ministers on another world to a genetically engineered slave race. 4. Octavia E. Butler Xenogenesis. A Biopunk story that involves an alien race who trade biology—share genetics with...
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Uglies book 1 Start here
14. Uglies
by Westerfeld, Scott
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A young adult series. This is a world where everyone can become one of the pretties at age sixteen and send your life partying—turns out the pretty life isn't so pretty though.
A young adult series. This is a world where everyone can become one of the pretties at age sixteen and send your life partying—turns out the pretty life isn't so...
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15. Growing Dread
by Caroline Dombrowski
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Biopunk Visions. A collection of stories put together by Dobrowski that showcases eleven Biopunk authors as they ask the questions about the relationship between humanity, nature, and technology.
Biopunk Visions. A collection of stories put together by Dobrowski that showcases eleven Biopunk authors as they ask the questions about the relationship between humanity, nature, and technology.
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16. Limit of Vision
by Linda Nagata
- On the same lists
A new life form is created and then it evolves.
A new life form is created and then it evolves.
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17. Masters of Evolution
by Damon Knight
- On the same lists
Animals and other uses of genetic engineering are used to replace machines.
Animals and other uses of genetic engineering are used to replace machines.
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18. Anvil of the Heart
by Bruce T. Holmes
- On the same lists
The story of the last generation of unaltered humans.
The story of the last generation of unaltered humans.
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19. Father to the Man
by John Gribbin
- On the same lists
A scientist raises an artificial ape-like creature.
A scientist raises an artificial ape-like creature.
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Tuf book 1 Start here
20. Tuf Voyaging
by Martin, George R. R.
- On the same lists
Tuf is a space trader in possession of the last seed-ship, which is capable of creating life.
Tuf is a space trader in possession of the last seed-ship, which is capable of creating life.
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21. The Warriors of Dawn
by M.A. Foster
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Humans have created the Ler, a brother race of humanoids. The story explores how this new race separates themselves from their makers and create their own society.
Humans have created the Ler, a brother race of humanoids. The story explores how this new race separates themselves from their makers and create their own society.
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22. Garden of the Shaped
by Sheila Finch
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A look at biological engineering from the perspective of those who have been engineered.
A look at biological engineering from the perspective of those who have been engineered.
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23. Fallen Dragon
by Hamilton, Peter F.
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Peter Hamilton's Works. Read any of Hamilton's epic space operas and there is a heavy emphasis on human-genetic interfaces -- i.e. man merged with nano tech, enhanced by genetic hacking.
Peter Hamilton's Works. Read any of Hamilton's epic space operas and there is a heavy emphasis on human-genetic interfaces -- i.e. man merged with nano tech, enhanced by genetic hacking....
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Unwind Dystology book 1 Start here
24. Unwind
by Shusterman, Neal
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In the world of this story life can be sustained indefinitely, but at what cost? This is the story of children who try to escape their fate to be unwound—have their organs transplanted into other bodies.
Unwind, the first novel in the Unwind dystology is a truly disturbing YA blend of science fiction and horror. Set in a dystopian society after a series of civil wars...
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New Crobuzon book 1 Start here
25. Perdido Street Station
by Miéville, China
- On the same lists
The cycle blends multiple genres, including Steampunk, Sci Fi, and Horror. Magic is commonplace and practiced by skilled professionals.
The famous (or infamous, depending how you view the New Weird movement) novel is generally considered one of the founding pillars of the New Weird genre. This novel meets many...
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26. Blood Music
by Bear, Greg
- On the same lists
A biotechnologist hides his biological computer creation in his body, but then they multiply and evolve. One of the first Sci Fi stories to treat DNA as a computational system that can be modified.
If Xenogenesis explores the emergence of posthumanity through exogamy, Blood Music explores it through infection. A renegade biotechnologist faces having his research shut down, so he injects himself with the...
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