Secondhand Sci-Fi & Space Opera Bargain Book Box (25 Books) SP2298

Secondhand Sci-Fi & Space Opera Bargain Book Box (25 Books)

This expansive collection of twenty-five paperback novels is a playground for science fiction fans. It features a heavy dose of military sci-fi with titles from the Starfist and The Clone Republic series, alongside media tie-ins from the universes of Star Wars, Star Trek, Mass Effect, and Aliens. You'll also find heavy-hitting classics from Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, and Peter F. Hamilton. Please note: As these are secondhand books, they may show signs of wear, such as creased spines, aging, or shelf wear.

1. Starfist: School of Fire by David Sherman and Dan Cragg Book two of the Starfist series. The Marines of the Confederation are deployed to a planet on the verge of civil war. They must train local forces while dodging enemy fire, proving that the only easy day was yesterday.

2. Starfist: First to Fight by David Sherman and Dan Cragg The explosive debut of the series. In the 25th century, the Marines are the toughest fighting force in the galaxy. Their mission: to protect human colonies from alien threats, starting with a brutal deployment on a jungle world.

3. Highway Holocaust by Joe Dever Book one of the Freeway Warrior series. Set in a post-apocalyptic America devastated by nuclear war, you play the hero in this interactive gamebook (or novel adaptation), fighting for survival on the lawless roads.

4. The Eternity War: Exodus by Jamie Sawyer The Simulant Operations Programme creates soldiers who can die a thousand deaths. In this sequel, the team is stranded in hostile territory and must fight their way out against an alien enemy that is evolving faster than they can kill it.

5. A King of Infinite Space by Allen Steele A near-future thriller where the death of an astronaut during a shuttle mission triggers a mystery. As the investigation unfolds, it reveals a conspiracy that could end the space program forever.

6. The Clone Sedition by Steven L. Kent Book four of The Clone Republic. Wayson Harris is a clone and a soldier for the Unified Authority. But as he uncovers the truth about his own creation and the government he serves, he finds himself on the wrong side of the law.

7. Wayward Moon by Denny DeMartino A sci-fi adventure featuring a strong female protagonist who must navigate a universe of alien politics and ancient technology to save her crew and find her way home.

8. The Worthing Saga by Orson Scott Card A collection of stories and a novel woven together to tell the epic history of the planet Worthing. It explores themes of memory, pain, and the god-like power of Jason Worthing, who preserves his people in sleep to save them.

9. Aliens: Alien Harvest by Robert Sheckley A terminally ill cyberneticist needs royal jelly from an Alien queen to survive. He hires a team of desperate mercenaries to infiltrate a hive during the chaotic mating season. It’s a suicide mission with a high payout.

10. Once a Hero by Elizabeth Moon Part of the Serrano Legacy. Esmay Suiza is a young officer who just wants to do her job, but when her ship is attacked and the senior officers are killed, she is forced to take command and become the hero she never wanted to be.

11. Rogue Clone by Steven L. Kent The first book in The Clone Republic series. Private Wayson Harris is a "Liberator" clone, bred for combat. But unlike his brothers, he thinks for himself—a dangerous trait that makes him the galaxy's most effective, and most hunted, soldier.

12. Rogue Powers by Roger MacBride Allen The final book in The Hunted Earth trilogy. The Earth has been stolen and moved across the galaxy. Now, the human race must harness the power of gravity itself to bring the planet back before it is destroyed by alien warlords.

13. Blue Adept by Piers Anthony Book two of the Apprentice Adept series. Stile is a serf on the sci-fi world of Proton and a powerful magician on the fantasy world of Phaze. He must balance his life between technology and magic to survive enemies in both realms.

14. Starborne by Robert Silverberg To explore the galaxy, humanity sends a ship with a telepath on board, connected to her twin sister back on Earth. But as the ship travels deeper into the void, the connection begins to fray, leading to a first contact that defies understanding.

15. Far Edge of Darkness by Linda Evans A classic space opera where a human pilot is caught in the middle of an interstellar conflict. He must use his wits and his ship to navigate a political minefield and prevent a war that could consume the galaxy.

16. Star Trek: The Return by William Shatner Captain Kirk is back. Resurrected by a mysterious alien technology, he forms an uneasy alliance with the Borg and the Romulans to stop a threat that even the Federation cannot handle alone. A fan-favorite "Shatnerverse" novel.

17. I, Robot by Isaac Asimov The essential collection of short stories that introduced the Three Laws of Robotics. Through the eyes of robo-psychologist Susan Calvin, Asimov explores the logic, ethics, and unintended consequences of artificial intelligence.

18. The Quiz Book You're Looking For Test your knowledge of a galaxy far, far away with over a thousand unofficial questions. Covering the movies, characters, and lore, this is the ultimate challenge for any Star Wars trivia master.

19. Mass Effect: Retribution by Drew Karpyshyn A canonical novel set in the Mass Effect universe. The Illusive Man is experimenting with Reaper technology, and he needs a test subject: Paul Grayson. It’s a dark story of indoctrination and the struggle for human will.

20. 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke The classic novelization written alongside the movie. A mysterious monolith is discovered on the moon, triggering a mission to Jupiter. But the ship’s computer, HAL 9000, has its own secret orders.

21. The Devil's Heart by Carmen Carter A Star Trek: The Next Generation adventure. The Enterprise investigates a legendary artifact that promises ultimate power. But as the crew falls under its spell, Captain Picard must fight to save his ship from corruption.

22. Champions of the Force by Kevin J. Anderson The conclusion to the Jedi Academy Trilogy. Luke Skywalker lies in a coma while his students battle the dark side spirit of Exar Kun. Meanwhile, Han and Leia race to stop the Sun Crusher from destroying more star systems.

23. Against All Enemies by Richard Herman A high-tech military thriller involving futuristic aircraft and geopolitical tension. When terrorists strike with advanced weaponry, a special tactical unit is deployed to take them down at any cost.

24. The Clone Republic by Steven L. Kent (Note: This appears to be a duplicate copy of the first book in the series, or a different edition). Wayson Harris, a clone soldier, begins his journey in the Unified Authority Navy, battling insurrections and his own programmed destiny.

25. The Dreaming Void by Peter F. Hamilton The first book in the Void Trilogy. In the center of the galaxy lies the Void, a mysterious anomaly that devours stars. When a human cult decides to migrate into it, they risk triggering a catastrophe that could wipe out the entire galaxy.