Science Fiction

Science fiction (abbreviated SF or sci-fi with varying punctuation and capitalization) is a broad genre of fiction that often involves speculations based on current or future science or technology. Science fiction is found in books, art, television, films, games, theatre, and other media. In organizational or marketing contexts, science fiction can be synonymous with the broader definition of speculative fiction, encompassing creative works incorporating imaginative elements not found in contemporary reality; this includes fantasy, horror and related genres.

Although the two genres are often co
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The Paradox Hotel
Moon Witch, Spider King (The Dark Star Trilogy #2)
Hunt the Stars (Starlight's Shadow, #1)
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Manhunt
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Clean Air
Spontaneous Human Combustion
Wakers
Pixels of You
Bluebird
Big Bad Beast (Interstellar Brides Program: The Beasts, #4)
Midnight Horizon (Star Wars: The High Republic)
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    The Sins of Our Fathers (The Expanse, #9.5)
    Her Alien Angel (Monster Bites #3)
    All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries, #1)
    Artificial Condition (The Murderbot Diaries, #2)
    Phantom Game (GhostWalkers #18)
    Shadow Me (Shatter Me, #4.5)
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