Sci-Fi Novels

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Anachronist

(The Infinity Engines)

Andrew Hastie

Sci Fi Novel

Series 1/6

Our review: A time travel adventure that sees a secret order manipulating major historical events for a better future. The writing is refreshing and energetic in prose and content. Characters are captivating & rapidly evolve & there is clearly scope for them to develop further. Great pace, an original storyline therefore awarded a sound 4.5 stars!

Real page-turning action.

Book cover titled "The Infinity Engines" by Andrew Hastie, featuring an illustration of gold and fiery engine-like energy swirling over a clock face with Roman numerals.
Five gold star ratings, with the fifth star partially outlined.

Altered Carbon

Richard Morgan

Sci Fi Novel

Series 1/3

Our review: A futuristic Sci Fi where societal norms between the rich and poor are pronounced. The lucky ones live forever in their own bodies, but the poor make do with hijacked ‘sleeves’.

A fascinating concept and some fantastic story telling propel this series along.

Characters and world-building are second to none.

Also an unforgettable TV series.

A transparent plastic bag with the 'Altered Carbon' logo and Netflix branding contains a curled-up digital rendering of a human figure with a realistic appearance.
Five gold star icons, four filled and one outline, on a transparent background.

Red Rising

Pierce Brown

Thriller Novel

Series 1/6

Our review: A dystopian Sci Fi, adventure, survival novel which often shows up in Young Adult searches but is definitely for adults to read too.

Speculative fiction that focuses on the blight of human nature but also the resilience of character.

Jump into a futuristic epic with so much to offer avid or new Sci Fi fans.

Book cover of 'Red Rising' by Pierce Brown featuring a red eagle wing on a black background.
Five gold stars with the fifth star outlined in gold but not filled in.

The Culling

J. C. Andrijeski

Sci Fi Novel

Series 1/4

Our review: An alien apocalypse take over is met with the beginnings of a rebel resistance. Front and centre is nineteen-year-old Jet.

A very enjoyable read for fans of not only Sci-Fi but any trope involving rebels, survivors, heroes and those who rise from the ashes.

Well written and pacey.

Sci Fi epic adventure.

Book cover titled 'The Culling' by JC Andrjeski, featuring a woman with long hair holding a sword, standing in a post-apocalyptic city street with ruined buildings and a domed structure in the background.
Five-star rating graphic with four filled stars and one empty star, all in yellow.

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