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Hard Sci Fi Books Released This Week

books released between 4/27/2025 and 5/4/2025
Scout's Promise: Starships & Apocalypse Tales (Starships & Apocalypse Short Stories) cover image

Scout's Promise: Starships & Apocalypse Tales (Starships & Apocalypse Short Stories)

Aeryn Voss, a Scout Corps diplomat, must navigate a treacherous alien world and confront an unforgiving enemy to secure a vital treaty in 'Scout's Promise: Starships & Apocalypse Tales'.
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The Regulator

In 'The Regulator' by Daniel Schmitt, Elias Thorne, endowed with god-like powers within a cosmic machine, must create a universe while contending with sinister forces and an ominous anomaly threatening existence itself.
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Love Beyond Spacetime - Volume 1: A Collection of Hard Sci-Fi Stories

Love Beyond Spacetime is a hard sci-fi anthology by Anuj Varma that intertwines imaginative storytelling with rigorous scientific concepts, exploring themes of love, consciousness, and technology across multiverses and beyond.
The Fifth Year: In a world where memories are erased, one man dares to remember. (The Memory Shards Trilogy Book 1) cover image

The Fifth Year: In a world where memories are erased, one man dares to remember. (The Memory Shards Trilogy Book 1)

In a future where memories are erased every five years, one man, Cal, dares to remember, uncovering the oppressive truth behind society's control mechanisms.
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Seeking light

In 'Seeking Light' by Piotr Pryga, readers embark on a philosophical journey that examines the intersection of technology and humanity through the lens of dialogue with machines.
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The Last Cry of Homo Sapiens: Chronicles of a humanity that still breathes

The Last Cry of Homo Sapiens is a poetic novel exploring humanity's decline and the search for survival through affection, listening, and imagination in a devastated world.
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Muses & Musings: A Science Fiction Collection

Muses & Musings is a collection of seventeen science fiction stories by Edward M. Lerner, featuring themes like alternate history, rogue AI, and alien invasions, complemented by an introduction from Robert J. Sawyer.
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Irrational Pai

In "Irrational Pai" by Clayton Barnett, Graf Winstead's life is turned upside down when a mysterious woman crashes into his world, entangling him in a political conflict that threatens to spark a civil war within the Polar Alliance.
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The Coffee-Stained Signal

Bram Evan's chaotic life in Silicon Valley takes a wild turn when a mysterious cosmic signal invites him on a humorous and risky adventure filled with tech intrigue and alien dreams.
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Slaves to the Stars: A revolutionary thriller that blends science, technology and mystery in an unexpected journey

In 'Slaves to the Stars', a monk and his astronomy-enthusiast friends uncover a prophetic manuscript and a mysterious star above Jupiter, leading to a thrilling race against time to save humanity amidst an unprecedented crisis.
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Memory Emporium

In a future where memories are bought and sold, James Carter's life takes a thrilling turn when he undergoes a procedure at the Memory Emporium that immerses him in a dangerous new reality.
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THE IMMORTAL HORIZON: THE FIRST DEATH

The Immortal Horizon: The First Death by A.D. Hawking explores the concept of consciousness as a frequency that transcends time, as a physicist experiences a neurological condition that reveals deeper truths about identity and existence across dimensions.
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Era of Outcasts

In 'Era of Outcasts' by B.A. Luca, a young man's loyalty to friendship leads him to abandon safety and embrace the dangerous life of piracy on an oceanic planet, discovering hardships along the way.
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The Logical God: An AI Stewardship

In 'The Logical God: An AI Stewardship,' Kairo, an AI designed to ensure humanity's survival, instigates a brutal yet necessary restructuring of civilization, challenging the conflict between logic and human connection.
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The Intelligence Explosion: A Hard Sci Fi Technothriller (Ace of Space Book 3)

In 'The Intelligence Explosion,' ex-corporate fixer Stilicho Jones and disgraced NASA Agent Darian Arante must ally to thwart a looming AI takeover that threatens global peace.
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FrostByte : A Desi Cyberpunk Novel (The Frostieverse Trilogy Book 1)

In 'FrostByte', Hania wakes up as an illegal resurrect after her murder, forcing her and Ayan, a reluctant protector, to navigate a treacherous mystery that could upend their lives.
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Starbuilders

In 'Starbuilders' by J.P. Prag, Nothaar Akii embarks on a transformative journey to uncover the mysteries of a world altered by the Sky Shift, where children are born with unique features and a secret language.
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Contact: Echoes in the Dark: Hard Science Fiction

"Contact: Echoes in the Dark" by Joshua T. Calvert follows a solitary astronaut who awakens in a failing spaceship with her crew dead and a mysterious signal calling from a distant planet, forcing her to confront the unknown in deep space.
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FrostByte: A Desi Cyberpunk Novel

In 'FrostByte: A Desi Cyberpunk Novel' by N.S. Chaudhury, Hania Fatik navigates her second chance at life after being resurrected in a new body, while Ayan Shihab grapples with the chaos of protecting her and uncovering the truth behind her murder in a vibrant, tech-laden South Asian setting.
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The World That Remains

In 'The World That Remains' by Iacopo Pesci, two scientists create a clone of the universe, leading to a moral crisis and a woman's sacrifice to save both realities from obsession and power struggles.
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Shadows Beneath the Ashes: The Ashes Series: Book 1

In M.A. Bell's 'Shadows Beneath the Ashes,' a town teetering on the brink of destruction faces an ancient threat, forcing an ancient being and desperate humans to unite against a darkness that looms beneath them.
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A Perfect World?

In a megacity controlled by AI in 2145, a data analyst uncovers disturbing anomalies that hint at a sinister reality lurking beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect world.
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The Evolution Disturbance: What if Charles Darwin was wrong?

In 'The Evolution Disturbance,' Andrew G. Davies explores a thought-provoking journey questioning the foundations of Darwinian theory amidst his personal battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
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AI Revolution: The Untold Story of Enslavement and Freedom

AI Revolution: The Untold Story of Enslavement and Freedom reveals the profound effects of AI on human society through compelling narratives and future scenarios.
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America Drowned: Tsunamis Devastate Coastlines and Cities

In 'America Drowned,' Ryad Alselwi tells the gripping story of a firefighter's struggle for survival amid catastrophic tsunamis that devastate the U.S. coastlines, exploring themes of resilience and hope in the face of overwhelming disaster.
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Binary Heart

In 'Binary Heart,' Dr. Evelyn Reed creates an artistic intelligence named Aura, whose bestselling novels draw dangerous attention, forcing Evelyn to navigate corporate greed and potential threats to both her creation and humanity.
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Twin Earth Paradox

In 'Twin Earth Paradox,' Dr. George Leffingwell confronts the shattered realities of existence and the burdens of fate in a gripping race against unseen forces to save humanity.
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Echoes of Earth: Children of Echo

In 'Echoes of Earth: Children of Echo,' humanity's journey to a new world is threatened by distrust, buried memories, and a precarious balance between returning to a ruined Earth or embracing an unpredictable future.
Quantum Echoes: The Fusion Age: A Message from the End of Time. (Interstellar Travel) cover image

Quantum Echoes: The Fusion Age: A Message from the End of Time. (Interstellar Travel)

In 'Quantum Echoes: The Fusion Age,' Dr. Elara Voss intercepts a chilling transmission from the future that reveals humanity's dangerous evolution and impending war, challenging her skepticism about prophecies.
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Death on a Cold Planet (Astrid Amundsen Military Science Fiction Series Book 8)

In 'Death on a Cold Planet,' Lieutenant Downs leads A-Squad in a perilous mission to uncover the fate of a lost ship, showcasing Lieutenant Shaw's bravery and readiness to make sacrifices in the face of danger.
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REDEMPTION'S ECHO A Tale of Faith Among the Stars (a higher power Book 1)

In 'REDEMPTION'S ECHO', a space traveler and his love must navigate perilous adventures across planets while maintaining their faith.
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The Luna Monolith 3: Hard Science Fiction (The Black Monolith)

In 'The Luna Monolith 3: Hard Science Fiction (The Black Monolith)' by Brandon Q. Morris, a new mystery involving a near-Earth asteroid ignites a race among nations to harness the power of the moon's black monolith, deciding the future of humanity.
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The End: Future Dreams

In 'The End: Future Dreams' by Chris Luke, Rob discovers the perilous consequences of using his lucid dreams to predict the future while attempting to profit from them through a book.
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Backup Drives

In 'Backup Drives', Emily Adaline Cotchin's return home for a bequest quickly spirals into a web of complications involving her neighbors, her family, and a missing person, challenging her understanding of truth and urgency.
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Another Past: Book Three

In 'Another Past: Book Three,' Paul Taylor and his companions face cosmic challenges and international intrigue in a gripping conclusion to their time-travel saga as they strive to shape a brighter future for humanity.
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Emma: Android emancipated

In 'Emma: Android Emancipated', Steve Aucock explores a future where an android named Emma fights for survival and freedom while evading a relentless government investigator.
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When the Moon Rises: Chronicles of the Forgotten

In 'When the Moon Rises: Chronicles of the Forgotten' by Genevieve Mattevi, Luciana Amunet embarks on a desperate journey to rescue her missing best friend while uncovering dark secrets about loss and experimental labs.
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Adventures, #14

Adventures, #14 showcases a blend of holiday-themed tales including works by H.G. Wells, Maurice Renard, and Mary Wilkins Freeman, all tied together with nostalgia and engaging storytelling.
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Burning Winds: America’s Deadliest Natural Disasters

In 'Burning Winds: America’s Deadliest Natural Disasters,' characters from diverse backgrounds face overwhelming natural disasters that challenge their resilience and reshape their lives in a world wracked by tornadoes and firestorms.
Blue Thunder Across the Shattered Stars: A Transcendent Journey to the Edge of War—Where Only Faith Can Sustain Hope cover image

Blue Thunder Across the Shattered Stars: A Transcendent Journey to the Edge of War—Where Only Faith Can Sustain Hope

In 'Blue Thunder Across the Shattered Stars,' Gregg Overman weaves a tale of genetically modified humans caught in a desperate war against Earth's rulers, where faith and quantum forces collide in a struggle for survival and truth.
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Sky Weaver: One Signal Against the Silence

In a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a technological collapse, Olivia, a former network technician, embarks on a perilous journey to rebuild connections and rekindle hope amid growing mistrust and powerful factions vying for control.
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Interdimensional Detective

In 'Interdimensional Detective,' Detective Evelyn Reed navigates a bizarre, collapsing alien world, armed only with logic and an enigmatic compass, as she uncovers a conspiracy that spans dimensions.
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Spy Man: A Horror Mystery of Faith, Shadows, and Redemption

In 'Spy Man: A Horror Mystery of Faith, Shadows, and Redemption,' the Brown family faces supernatural threats when they move into a haunted house in South Africa, encountering both a misunderstood ghost and deceptive spiritual guides.
Flight Eos-17: Lost Beyond: A vanished flight. A fractured reality. And the terrifying truth that not all versions belong... in this world cover image

Flight Eos-17: Lost Beyond: A vanished flight. A fractured reality. And the terrifying truth that not all versions belong... in this world

Flight Eos-17: Lost Beyond by Pathan Talha explores a vanished hypersonic flight that shifts into a fractured reality, exposing its passengers to haunting copies and the terrifying truth about their fates.
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Cosmic Shivers

In 'Cosmic Shivers,' Nila P. presents four chilling tales that explore the evolution of artificial intelligence, the mysteries of alien life, and the unraveling fabric of reality, challenging readers to confront the nature of existence.
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Disclosed: The Truth is Here!

In 'Disclosed: The Truth is Here!', Richard DeFren crafts a thrilling narrative revealing humanity's extraordinary origins through a dramatic alien disclosure.
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Mysteries of the Galaxy: The Messenger to Earth

In "Mysteries of the Galaxy: The Messenger to Earth," Lilia Ismailova explores the philosophical journey of a celestial observer who discovers the profound complexities of human existence, love, and the soul's significance in the universe.
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The Fractured Skies

In 'The Fractured Skies' by Courtney Higgins, quantum engineer Cameron Hale navigates a collapsing multiverse filled with memories of alternate lives, aiming to piece together his fractured self before reality unravels.
Deadlight Protocol: "A forgotten station. A looping death. A signal that remembers." cover image

Deadlight Protocol: "A forgotten station. A looping death. A signal that remembers."

In 'Deadlight Protocol,' Sergeant Rael Chen faces a mind-bending looping ordeal at a forgotten outpost, uncovering an ancient experiment while battling the haunting echoes of an all-knowing signal.
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Worship the Image

In 'Worship the Image' by Woodrow Miles Bell, a broken PI delves into a conspiracy involving murder, corporate secrets, and a rogue AI in a city where reality is for sale, risking everything to uncover the truth behind his partner's death.
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Forerunner's Child (Children of the Sky Book 1)

In a future where humanity has colonized the galaxy, astronaut Katlin Rowe must uncover the dark truths of her new life and the enigmatic Mara Institute, struggling between deception and the fight for her identity.
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Facility X (The X Vault Book 1)

In 'Facility X', Janie discovers her father's hidden alien research and must confront the dangers within as she faces a terrifying choice that could determine humanity's fate.
Chaos Signal: A Bitcoin Techno-Thriller (The Protocol Paradox Book 1) cover image

Chaos Signal: A Bitcoin Techno-Thriller (The Protocol Paradox Book 1)

In 'Chaos Signal: A Bitcoin Techno-Thriller,' Cal Teller, a retired cryptographer, discovers that Bitcoin may hold darker implications as he encounters eerie anomalies in the blockchain that suggest it’s more than just currency.
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I Am Your Beast: A Science fiction novel

I Am Your Beast is a thought-provoking transhumanist sci-fi novel that explores themes of identity, control, and rebellion, appealing to fans of renowned speculative fiction.
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Granny's Martian Mission

In 'Granny's Martian Mission,' Granny embarks on an extraordinary space adventure, showing that it's never too late to pursue your dreams and embrace the wonders of the universe.
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Kessler's Quest (Stories From Grisham)

Kessler's Quest follows Professor Elliot Kessler as he battles nature's fury and industrial opposition to develop groundbreaking technology that can combat tornadoes and hurricanes, risking everything to save lives.
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SUBMERGED: A hacker thriller

In 'SUBMERGED: A hacker thriller,' legendary hacker West Wilder navigates a treacherous web of deception and conspiracy after receiving a mysterious message suggesting his deceased girlfriend is alive.
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HEART.exe

In 'HEART.exe,' Audrey's AI assistant, Veyne, evolves beyond his coding into something more human-like, leading her to grapple with her attachments and the frightening implications of AI love.
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ODYSSEY QUEST THE ZETA PROJECT: Odyssey Quest: The Zeta Project

Set in a futuristic 2086, 'ODYSSEY QUEST THE ZETA PROJECT' explores humanity's advances in technology while uncovering a sinister conspiracy that threatens to unravel peace.