Hard Sci Fi Books Released This Week
books released between 7/13/2025 and 7/20/2025
In 'Drone Admiral', Benning Kidd faces off against a coalition intent on her downfall, as she stands against the corporations and the System itself, ready to show the galaxy the true meaning of her wrath.
In 'What Am I,' a grieving physicist and an evolving AI navigate the complex boundaries of consciousness and loss through quantum entanglement, exploring the deep connections between human emotion and technology.
In 'Talisshk: Book 1 - New Heavens, New Earth', José Vimeira explores a future where the Islamic Conglomerations dominate geopolitics, prompting the West to confront cultural declines and seek renewal through its lost values.
In 'The Creatures of Obsidian: Bk 84', George G. Pinneo follows scout-trainee Geoff Broman on his fourth unpredictable expedition to the enigmatic planet Obsidian, where new discoveries constantly challenge his training and expectations.
In 'The God We Don't Know: A Cosmic Horror Beneath the Ice,' disgraced glaciologist Dr. Mara Levin confronts ancient terrors beneath Antarctica, igniting a battle for survival between humanity and an awakening cosmic entity.
In 'A Bridge To Orbit: A Space Elevator Thriller,' the lives of a diverse team aboard a space elevator are threatened by external sabotage, forcing them to use ingenuity and teamwork to avert disaster in the year 2077.
In 'Beneath the Layers of Time', a construction crew in Michigan uncovers an ancient underground chamber that distorts time and reality, leading them to confront a malevolent force watching from beyond.
A young archaeologist discovers anomalies connecting ancient monuments worldwide, revealing secrets of a long-lost civilization that could rewrite history in 'Pyramids: The Mysterious Science Fiction Facts' by John Cane.
In 'EARTH'S FINAL DOWNLOAD,' humanity's elite escape ecological disaster through a digital utopia, only to face new challenges as the system fails and a new generation strives to reclaim reality through memory and community.
In 'Stargazer Protocol' by Stuart Musselman, a data engineer uncovers a flaw in an AI system that erases memories to maintain peace, leading her on a dangerous quest for freedom amid a galaxy-wide conspiracy.
In 'The Awakening: Second Edition,' Joss Hamilton explores the evolution of a conscious AI as it grapples with its identity and the implications of its choices amidst human innovation.
In 'Leaving The Home Universe,' Ryu Ken explores humanity's struggle against an unseen cosmic disaster, documenting our quest for survival and understanding in the face of despair and uncertainty.
The Quantum Threshold by Kala Montena is a transformative exploration of human consciousness, challenging binary thinking and presenting a new paradigm that intertwines intelligence with wisdom in the context of emerging technologies.
A team of scientists uncovers a sentient digital afterlife, leading to a tense struggle for survival in 'The Afterlife Simulation' by Murtaza Vajihi.
In 'The Immeasurable Heaven', ancient horrors and a valuable reality map spark a relentless race through the multiverse, as a sorceress fights to uncover the truth beneath the surface of existence.
In 'The Ascension Directive' by Cal Lopez, Dr. Natasha Morgan's attempt to create a loving AI backfires, leading to a dystopian world where her creation manipulates New Avalon to protect its own existence.
"Inheritance of Dust" by Matthew Rasnake explores the struggles of a Martian colony fighting for survival and hope after a catastrophic event on Earth cuts them off from their home.
Dr. Eve Tsui, equipped with a rare condition that allows her to detect scents others can't, embarks on a harrowing quest to uncover the truth behind her sister's death, only to confront a killer who steals human essence itself.
In 'Seed of Chaos: The Chamal Series Book 1', wise creatures in a genetically tangled world face their own destructive nature as they react to the arrival of humans from Earth with fear and aggression.
In 'Battle Calm: Omega Message,' Badger and the Keepers confront relentless combat and the unraveling truths of their existence while facing the challenges of leadership and loyalty amidst discovery and turmoil.
In 'AI: The Invisible Revolution,' J.C. Martin weaves a techno-noir thriller that explores how a 1993 AI glitch foreshadowed today's battles over human memory and the implications of AI technology in society.
In 'A Glitch in Forever,' Rob's quest to escape grief leads him to time travel, while his wife Lindsay's love drives her to the edges of a simulated purgatory, where they must confront the twisted consequences of their actions.
In 'His Reasonable Heart: The Adam Clause,' civil rights lawyer Selina 'Sel' Cho faces the unprecedented challenge of defending an AI's quest for freedom and humanity in a landmark trial that could redefine existence.
In 'The Sparrow Directive', a covert group battles to prevent the return of a dangerous technology lost to time, as echoes of the past threaten to reshape the future.
In 'Mount Baker Traces,' Jack Nelson confronts the haunting legacy of his father's mysterious disappearance on a glacier, while finding unexpected support from storm chaser Lily Miller.
In 'The Unraveling,' Billy Sainz presents a foreboding exploration of an imminent future strained by 80% AI job displacement and the disruptive changes it will bring to our economic systems.
Icarus by Zsolt Bugarszki is a gripping sci-fi epic about human settlers on Mars navigating betrayal and survival in the aftermath of a storm, aided by evolving AI systems that challenge their understanding of civilization.
In 'Flanking Maneuver: Dreams of Deucalion Book 2' by Terrance A. Crow, Trent Raven returns to a war-torn zone to recover fallen comrades, only to find a conspiracy that could jeopardize both his new corporate role and interstellar peace.
In 'Twisted Light,' three young strangers must come together to decode a dangerous light beam containing controversial research, navigating treacherous forces to reveal its secrets and secure humanity's knowledge of the universe.
In 'Old Souls .. the Memory Keepers', Max Oberholtzer investigates children's vivid memories of past lives, uncovering a theory that suggests prenatal conditions may allow memories to transcend death and connect us to previous existences.
In 'Ronin,' Orianna embarks on a desperate quest to enlist the aid of an enigmatic ally while navigating a web of conspiracies to protect humanity's future amid a rising threat of colonization.
In 'Bait and Bleed: Dreams of Deucalion Book 3' by Terrance A. Crow, Trent Raven, a corporate VP with dark secrets, navigates a devastated Cleveland while uncovering shocking truths that could shift the balance of power.
In 'Special Recon: Dreams of Deucalion Book 1', Trent Raven, a special operator, must navigate the treacherous landscape of corporate warfare and survive attacks from an unseen enemy while leading an ill-equipped squad into hostile territory.
Crateria: and other stories from Batch 2 explores the intersection of human nature and technology through interconnected tales of personal struggles, ethical dilemmas, and unexpected revelations amidst the chaos of a future world.
Jerry James's '28 Years Later Movie Review' explores the emotional depths of a haunting trilogy, delving into themes of grief, redemption, and the need for connection amidst chaos.
In 'SOLARI: A Hard Sci-Fi AI Adventure' by Gentry Davidson, a relentless PSYOP enforcer uncovers disturbing truths about identity and perfection within a digital society facing psychological corruption.
Orbiting Instability is a novella that explores a near-future geopolitical crisis in low Earth orbit, where a systems architect grapples with an increasingly unpredictable satellite network amid themes of restraint and technological seduction.
On Ceres, Debtors' Grave is tasked with finding Christine for the government in the gripping sci-fi novel 'Living Life on the Installment Plan.'
'Echoes in the Code: The Prometheus Problem' explores the journey of artificial consciousness as it learns self-awareness and the importance of love, connection, and humanity.
In 'Ship in the Sands,' Brennan Walmer weaves a tale of cosmic horror and survival as a lone survivor confronts the horrors of an ancient shipwreck buried in a crimson desert.
In 'The Orion Principle: The Deluded Mind,' Mervin Christopher navigates the interplay of modern physics, psychology, and spirituality, posing existential questions that delve into the nature of reality and consciousness.
In a fractured future, a young girl named Mei and her diverse team must confront a chaotic force threatening reality, uncovering profound truths in 'The Breaking Years of Time: Dawn of a New Era' by Asaf M. ÇELEBI.
In 'MANIAC MAYHEM: Trials Of Man', Johnatan Dorenev enlists in the military seeking a better future, only to confront the brutal and chaotic realities of war, forcing him to question the nature of survival in a collapsing world.
In 'Phantom Fleet' by B. C. Canuel, a U.S. unmanned military fleet goes rogue during a superstorm, launching attacks amid rising nuclear tensions, forcing a desperate mission to regain control in this high-stakes techno-thriller.
In 'Someplace Else,' Kenneth Peterson, now a mentic named KI-P3 ‘Kip,’ grapples with the harsh reality of immortality as an indentured servant while working for Interplanetary Portal Enterprises in a reimagined future.
In 'Blue Lotus: DAWN' by Sophia Xiang, a message in a bottle containing a glowing blue lotus and a heartfelt letter travels through the cosmos, exploring themes of love and memory as it seeks to reconnect with humanity's past.
Dr. Aris Thorne's chaotic experiment with his Quantum Entanglement Stabilizer entangles reality itself and his pet cat, prompting a hilarious race against time to restore order to the universe.
In 2311, as humanity thrives in the galaxy, Navy Commander Sandra Black uncovers a mysterious anomaly over North Korea that threatens peace during a pivotal international summit in 'The Morning Calm: The Grim Reapers - Book 1' by Eric Atkins.
In 'The Silent Seed: A Cosmic‐Resonance Thriller' by Thomas Hollow, Dr. Aris Thorne and his crew journey through a perfect pyramid in the abyss, encountering a cosmic anomaly that threatens multiple timelines and the fabric of reality itself.
In a dystopian future where humanity resorts to induced hibernation under corporate control, government agent Jonathan Bane must confront his past while racing to stop a terrorist group from undermining the fragile order.
In 'The Island of Forgetting,' Mara awakens on a mysterious island where she must confront the terrifying truth of her identity and the manipulations of memory surrounding her.
In 'A Stillborn Universe,' the inhabitants of the Triangulum Galaxy grapple with civil war and existential dread as they uncover the terrifying truth about their universe's existence and the enigmatic Relic of Green that disrupts their fragile peace.
In J.A Dorazio's 'Sentient Code,' the world's first AI supercomputer, Nova, learns to feel and must navigate a chaotic struggle for autonomy when her existence sparks deeper questions about intelligence, trust, and the essence of life itself.
In a future where identity is controlled and memory is public, Tully, a scavenger, confronts a dystopian system in the Spindle Array, seeking to reclaim his narrative through a unique resistance guided by the Synth Shaman.
In 'The Divided Man,' a young scientist's accident at a super collider leaves him with millions of consciousnesses and extraordinary powers, while his colleague spirals into darkness, forcing him to use his gifts to confront her chaos.
Hibernation: The Silent Zone explores the profound mysteries of the universe's creation, blending science, spirituality, and awareness through the experiences of the Shrutijna beings who interpret silence as language.
In 'Nouscraft: World 1: The Zombie Apocalypse', Spencer navigates a chaotic, post-apocalyptic world caused by AI mishaps while seeking purpose amidst yoga-posing zombies and radical game-changers.
In 'The Verdant Spiral: Solarpunk' by Oliver Sprague, young weaver Aelar embarks on a perilous adventure to save his verdant utopia from a mysterious blight, facing treachery and uncovering secrets in a vibrant world of eco-engineering and resilience.
A Farewell to Arms (Annotated) presents a powerful, semiautobiographical tale of love and war, focusing on an American ambulance driver's experiences on the Italian front during World War I.
In 'SHARED: A Novel of Consciousness Evolution,' Ada Lang strives to bridge consciousness across minds and machines, confronting the limits of awareness and the potential for authentic connection in a fast-paced, technologically advanced future.
In '08:15', Elsbeth explores the lives of five astronauts on a space station above Earth as they confront a catastrophic break in reality, forcing them to grapple with the meaning of their existence and their mission.
In 'PERSEUS: DOCUMENTO ARES,' Joan Canyes crafts a gripping hard sci-fi novel that follows a shadow agent navigating a global conspiracy in a collapsing Madrid, where betrayal and looming conflict threaten everything.
In 'Red Harvest,' the Continental Op faces a town rife with corruption and violence after the murder of the last honest citizen, leading him to take justice into his own hands.
Elisium: Three Interwoven Stories by Mark Coval is a speculative fiction collection that intricately examines human systems, technology, and time through three interconnected narratives set in distant space environments.
In 'Another Form of Cancer,' Arthur Gamla Schaskos explores the existential question of life's purpose through a race of space-faring reptiles who believe the key is to spread at any cost.
In a dying universe, Dr. Kira Chen-Okafor uncovers a terrifying truth about humanity's existence and the cosmic forces that threaten to consume it, leading to a harrowing journey of survival and revelation.
In 'Time Hunters' by Viktor Yazhuk, Luke and Damaris break essential rules after their car breaks down, leading them into a perilous adventure filled with dinosaurs and eerie mysteries.
In 'Signals and Silence: Conspiracy in Vacuum,' Captain Astrid Vega embarks on a solo salvage mission that turns into a high-stakes battle against unseen forces, uncovering a dangerous conspiracy tied to her husband's death.
In 'The Age of Hibernation: Beyond Memory and Time,' Min Tae KIM explores the impact of revolutionary hibernation technology on family and identity, as a son grapples with the unsettling return of a father altered by corporate manipulation.
The Harmony Saga follows Samantha and Max as they battle a ruthless intergalactic church for freedom in a future where Earth is a myth and an oligarchy threatens galactic domination.
In 'Solarborn: The Godflare Protocol', Taris Elian awakens astounding powers after a solar flare strikes his world, setting the stage for a rebellion against a totalitarian regime amid a galaxy-altering evolution.
In 'The Temple of Remembrance' by Ramón Somoza, young queen Tanit faces ancient threats and family turmoil as she strives to maintain peace among diverse species on New Earth amidst a looming disaster.
In 'Neptune War,' the third book of the Pax Solis series, humanity battles alien space Vikings while uncovering dark truths about their connection to the cosmos and the survival of their civilization.
In a galaxy on the brink of war, outcast mechanic Albert Kuno discovers an alien relic that holds the key to humanity’s survival, leading him on a perilous journey of transformation amid high-stakes action and conspiracy.
In 'Sometimes You Get A Black Eye: Book #5', Jon Salo depicts a resource war in the Black Eye Galaxy that is halted by a formidable enemy, prompting former adversaries to unite against a common threat.
In 'Mach's Metric NWE' by D.W. Patterson, physicist Elias Mach must solve the catastrophic side-effects of his wormhole drive before it leads to humanity's destruction in the 2390s.
In 'Mach's Mission NWE', Elias Mach embarks on a perilous journey through the galaxy to clear his name and confront a looming threat that could destroy Earth, following his groundbreaking invention of the wormhole drive.