by Neal Stephenson (2015)
A catastrophic event shatters the Moon into seven pieces, threatening the extinction of all life on Earth within two years. Nations unite on an unprecedented scale to build a Cloud Ark in orbit. Five thousand years later, the descendants of the seven women who survived venture back toward an alien Earth.
Cixin Liu
Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth. Meanwhile, on Earth, different camps form, planning to either welcome the superior beings or fight against the invasion.
James S.A. Corey
Humanity has colonized the solar system, but tensions between Earth, Mars, and the Asteroid Belt are at a boiling point. When ice-hauler captain Jim Holden discovers an abandoned derelict ship, he uncovers a conspiracy threatening humanity's existence.
Sean Stewart
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Terry Carr
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