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Empire of Silence
by Christopher Ruocchio • 2018
Disowned and hunted, a nobleman fights in the gladiator pits of a backwater planet.
3.95
55k+
Empire of Silence Summary
Empire of Silence 92%
Disowned and hunted, a nobleman fights in the gladiator pits of a backwater planet.
by Christopher Ruocchio 2018
3.95
55k+ ratings
Exodus
by Peter F. Hamilton • 2024
A young noble barters his inheritance for a refugee starship as civil war fractures the empire.
4.25
6k+
Exodus Summary
Exodus 91%
A young noble barters his inheritance for a refugee starship as civil war fractures the empire.
by Peter F. Hamilton 2024
4.25
6k+ ratings
Star Wars
by Timothy Zahn • 1991
An Imperial tactician uses art and Force-blocking creatures to outmaneuver a fragile New Republic.
4.18
104k+
Star Wars Summary
Star Wars 91%
An Imperial tactician uses art and Force-blocking creatures to outmaneuver a fragile New Republic.
by Timothy Zahn 1991
4.18
104k+ ratings
The Currents of Space
by Isaac Asimov • 1952
An amnesiac holds the secret to a world's destruction that the galaxy's powers will kill for.
3.85
22k+
The Currents of Space Summary
The Currents of Space 90%
An amnesiac holds the secret to a world's destruction that the galaxy's powers will kill for.
by Isaac Asimov 1952
3.85
22k+ ratings
Ashes of Man
by Christopher Ruocchio • 2022
A broken hero returns to an empire as an alien prophet unites the enemy for annihilation.
4.48
16k+
Ashes of Man Summary
Ashes of Man 90%
A broken hero returns to an empire as an alien prophet unites the enemy for annihilation.
by Christopher Ruocchio 2022
4.48
16k+ ratings
Star Wars
by Timothy Zahn • 1993
Leia must turn a warrior race against the Empire before Thrawn's trap closes around her.
4.19
75k+
Star Wars Summary
Star Wars 90%
Leia must turn a warrior race against the Empire before Thrawn's trap closes around her.
by Timothy Zahn 1993
4.19
75k+ ratings
Matter
by Iain M. Banks • 2008
A prince flees his father's murder across an artificial world, seeking the sister the stars remade.
4.11
30k+
Matter Summary
Matter 90%
A prince flees his father's murder across an artificial world, seeking the sister the stars remade.
by Iain M. Banks 2008
4.11
30k+ ratings
The Stars, Like Dust
by Isaac Asimov • 1951
A student and a heiress seek a rebellion and a hidden document to topple a star empire.
3.74
27k+
The Stars, Like Dust Summary
The Stars, Like Dust 90%
A student and a heiress seek a rebellion and a hidden document to topple a star empire.
by Isaac Asimov 1951
3.74
27k+ ratings
Ancillary Justice
by Ann Leckie • 2013
A warship AI, reduced to a single body, pursues the immortal ruler who executed her crew.
3.99
120k+
Ancillary Justice Summary
Ancillary Justice 90%
A warship AI, reduced to a single body, pursues the immortal ruler who executed her crew.
by Ann Leckie 2013
3.99
120k+ ratings
Eyes of the Void
by Adrian Tchaikovsky • 2022
The Architects return. A haunted navigator must uncover their secret while every faction hunts him.
4.19
21k+
Eyes of the Void Summary
Eyes of the Void 90%
The Architects return. A haunted navigator must uncover their secret while every faction hunts him.
by Adrian Tchaikovsky 2022
4.19
21k+ ratings
Howling Dark
by Christopher Ruocchio • 2019
An exiled lord leads mercenaries into dark space, seeking a world to end the alien war.
4.34
29k+
Howling Dark Summary
Howling Dark 90%
An exiled lord leads mercenaries into dark space, seeking a world to end the alien war.
by Christopher Ruocchio 2019
4.34
29k+ ratings
Leviathan Falls
by James S.A. Corey • 2021
Bonded to alien technology, Jim Holden can stop the hive mind only by collapsing every ring gate.
4.54
72k+
Leviathan Falls Summary
Leviathan Falls 90%
Bonded to alien technology, Jim Holden can stop the hive mind only by collapsing every ring gate.
by James S.A. Corey 2021
4.54
72k+ ratings
Disquiet Gods
by Christopher Ruocchio • 2024
After centuries of exile, a fallen hero and his daughter must slay a sleeping god.
4.56
15k+
Disquiet Gods Summary
Disquiet Gods 90%
After centuries of exile, a fallen hero and his daughter must slay a sleeping god.
by Christopher Ruocchio 2024
4.56
15k+ ratings
Foundation and Empire
by Isaac Asimov • 1952
A predictive science guides the Foundation's fate, but a psychic mutant could unravel it all.
4.22
229k+
Foundation and Empire Summary
Foundation and Empire 90%
A predictive science guides the Foundation's fate, but a psychic mutant could unravel it all.
by Isaac Asimov 1952
4.22
229k+ ratings
The Foundation Trilogy
by Isaac Asimov • 1953
The galactic empire is dying. One mathematician plants two foundations to shorten the dark age.
4.42
109k+
The Foundation Trilogy Summary
The Foundation Trilogy 89%
The galactic empire is dying. One mathematician plants two foundations to shorten the dark age.
by Isaac Asimov 1953
4.42
109k+ ratings
Weapons Free
by Daniel Gibbs • 2021
When unknown warships strike, an aging carrier crew must hold the line or lose humanity's homeworld.
4.14
1k+
Weapons Free Summary
Weapons Free 89%
When unknown warships strike, an aging carrier crew must hold the line or lose humanity's homeworld.
by Daniel Gibbs 2021
4.14
1k+ ratings
Tarkin
by James Luceno • 2014
Tarkin and Vader hunt a stolen warship while a rebel's vendetta and a traitor's scheme collide.
3.76
21k+
Tarkin Summary
Tarkin 89%
Tarkin and Vader hunt a stolen warship while a rebel's vendetta and a traitor's scheme collide.
by James Luceno 2014
3.76
21k+ ratings
Horus Rising
by Dan Abnett • 2006
A crusade captain buries a daemonic possession because his empire has outlawed the very word.
4.26
41k+
Horus Rising Summary
Horus Rising 89%
A crusade captain buries a daemonic possession because his empire has outlawed the very word.
by Dan Abnett 2006
4.26
41k+ ratings
Foundation
by Isaac Asimov • 1951
Predicting the Empire's fall, a mathematician exiles a colony to shorten the dark age.
4.17
602k+
Foundation Summary
Foundation 89%
Predicting the Empire's fall, a mathematician exiles a colony to shorten the dark age.
by Isaac Asimov 1951
4.17
602k+ ratings
The Human Division
by John Scalzi • 2013
With Earth gone, a diplomatic ship's forgotten crew must save humanity from a hidden enemy.
4.09
39k+
The Human Division Summary
The Human Division 89%
With Earth gone, a diplomatic ship's forgotten crew must save humanity from a hidden enemy.
by John Scalzi 2013
4.09
39k+ ratings
Star Wars
by Matthew Woodring Stover • 2005
The Jedi's brightest hope, to save his wife, makes a pact that forges a dark Empire.
4.32
26k+
Star Wars Summary
Star Wars 89%
The Jedi's brightest hope, to save his wife, makes a pact that forges a dark Empire.
by Matthew Woodring Stover 2005
4.32
26k+ ratings
Princeps' Fury
by Jim Butcher • 2008
Ancient foes must unite when a magic-stealing enemy threatens to devour both their worlds.
4.38
67k+
Princeps' Fury Summary
Princeps' Fury 89%
Ancient foes must unite when a magic-stealing enemy threatens to devour both their worlds.
by Jim Butcher 2008
4.38
67k+ ratings
Storm from the Shadows
by David Weber • 2009
Hidden enemies frame a vice admiral's fleet, pushing her toward war with the galaxy's superpower.
4.15
5k+
Storm from the Shadows Summary
Storm from the Shadows 89%
Hidden enemies frame a vice admiral's fleet, pushing her toward war with the galaxy's superpower.
by David Weber 2009
4.15
5k+ ratings
Thrawn
by Timothy Zahn • 2017
An exiled alien joins the Empire and climbs its ranks by studying what its enemies create.
4.31
59k+
Thrawn Summary
Thrawn 89%
An exiled alien joins the Empire and climbs its ranks by studying what its enemies create.
by Timothy Zahn 2017
4.31
59k+ ratings
Fatal Alliance
by Sean Williams • 2010
Self-replicating droids that adapt to every weapon: Jedi, Sith, and spies all race to control them.
3.73
12k+
Fatal Alliance Summary
Fatal Alliance 89%
Self-replicating droids that adapt to every weapon: Jedi, Sith, and spies all race to control them.
by Sean Williams 2010
3.73
12k+ ratings
Red Rising
by Pierce Brown • 2014
Reshaped as a Gold, a slave miner infiltrates the empire's war academy to destroy from inside.
4.27
823k+
Red Rising Summary
Red Rising 89%
Reshaped as a Gold, a slave miner infiltrates the empire's war academy to destroy from inside.
by Pierce Brown 2014
4.27
823k+ ratings
The Future of Geography
by Tim Marshall • 2023
Space is the new geography of power: every conflict below is replicating in orbit.
3.91
8k+
The Future of Geography Summary
The Future of Geography 89%
Space is the new geography of power: every conflict below is replicating in orbit.
by Tim Marshall 2023
3.91
8k+ ratings
Light Bringer
by Pierce Brown • 2023
Defeated and hunted, Darrow must unite bitter rivals to stop a warlord burning the outer worlds.
4.77
111k+
Light Bringer Summary
Light Bringer 89%
Defeated and hunted, Darrow must unite bitter rivals to stop a warlord burning the outer worlds.
by Pierce Brown 2023
4.77
111k+ ratings
The Engineer
by Will Wight • 2023
A wizard with seven past lives must unite a misfit crew to rescue their captured engineer.
4.41
6k+
The Engineer Summary
The Engineer 89%
A wizard with seven past lives must unite a misfit crew to rescue their captured engineer.
by Will Wight 2023
4.41
6k+ ratings
House Harkonnen
by Brian Herbert • 2000
A dying Baron schemes for a cure, while the Fremen dream of a green Arrakis.
3.77
21k+
House Harkonnen Summary
House Harkonnen 89%
A dying Baron schemes for a cure, while the Fremen dream of a green Arrakis.
by Brian Herbert 2000
3.77
21k+ ratings
The Captain
by Will Wight • 2023
A mage absorbs six dead selves, inheriting their power, their trauma, and a galaxy-spanning war.
4.27
10k+
The Captain Summary
The Captain 89%
A mage absorbs six dead selves, inheriting their power, their trauma, and a galaxy-spanning war.
by Will Wight 2023
4.27
10k+ ratings
Star Wars
by Mike Chen • 2022
A bombing shatters a neutral world. One Jedi must uncover the truth before war claims it.
4.13
11k+
Star Wars Summary
Star Wars 89%
A bombing shatters a neutral world. One Jedi must uncover the truth before war claims it.
by Mike Chen 2022
4.13
11k+ ratings
The Last Watch
by J.S. Dewes • 2021
Exiled to guard the universe's edge, a prince and a commander discover the boundary is collapsing.
3.97
12k+
The Last Watch Summary
The Last Watch 89%
Exiled to guard the universe's edge, a prince and a commander discover the boundary is collapsing.
by J.S. Dewes 2021
3.97
12k+ ratings
Trading in Danger
by Elizabeth Moon • 2003
A disgraced cadet captains a rusty freighter into a star system collapsing into war.
4.00
16k+
Trading in Danger Summary
Trading in Danger 89%
A disgraced cadet captains a rusty freighter into a star system collapsing into war.
by Elizabeth Moon 2003
4.00
16k+ ratings
Gateway
by Craig Alanson • 2025
His AI lost inside a star, Bishop faces an ancient enemy opening the galaxy's door.
4.42
3k+
Gateway Summary
Gateway 89%
His AI lost inside a star, Bishop faces an ancient enemy opening the galaxy's door.
by Craig Alanson 2025
4.42
3k+ ratings
Light of the Jedi
by Charles Soule • 2021
A freighter explodes in hyperspace, raining debris on a system. Jedi unite to stop the cataclysm.
3.92
34k+
Light of the Jedi Summary
Light of the Jedi 89%
A freighter explodes in hyperspace, raining debris on a system. Jedi unite to stop the cataclysm.
by Charles Soule 2021
3.92
34k+ ratings
Into the Void
by Tim Lebbon • 2013
A Je'daii Ranger must hunt her brother before his cult's ancient device destroys their planet.
3.65
15k+
Into the Void Summary
Into the Void 89%
A Je'daii Ranger must hunt her brother before his cult's ancient device destroys their planet.
by Tim Lebbon 2013
3.65
15k+ ratings
The Knight
by Will Wight • 2024
A wizard with memories of failed lives leads a crew of outcasts against a rising Swarm-Queen.
4.45
5k+
The Knight Summary
The Knight 89%
A wizard with memories of failed lives leads a crew of outcasts against a rising Swarm-Queen.
by Will Wight 2024
4.45
5k+ ratings
Slow Gods
by Claire North • 2025
A debtor survives a procedure that should kill him. An ancient machine warns the galaxy will burn.
4.00
5k+
Slow Gods Summary
Slow Gods 89%
A debtor survives a procedure that should kill him. An ancient machine warns the galaxy will burn.
by Claire North 2025
4.00
5k+ ratings
Excession
by Iain M. Banks • 1996
From beyond reality, a sphere appears. The Culture's greatest Minds are, for once, outclassed.
4.20
35k+
Excession Summary
Excession 89%
From beyond reality, a sphere appears. The Culture's greatest Minds are, for once, outclassed.
by Iain M. Banks 1996
4.20
35k+ ratings
Consider Phlebas
by Iain M. Banks • 1987
To save a crumbling empire, a shapeshifter must steal a runaway supermind from a dead world.
3.85
102k+
Consider Phlebas Summary
Consider Phlebas 89%
To save a crumbling empire, a shapeshifter must steal a runaway supermind from a dead world.
by Iain M. Banks 1987
3.85
102k+ ratings
The Player of Games
by Iain M. Banks • 1988
A jaded utopian game prodigy travels to a cutthroat empire where a tournament crowns the ruler.
4.28
81k+
The Player of Games Summary
The Player of Games 89%
A jaded utopian game prodigy travels to a cutthroat empire where a tournament crowns the ruler.
by Iain M. Banks 1988
4.28
81k+ ratings
Abaddon’s Gate
by James S.A. Corey • 2013
Framed for a bombing, a captain flees toward an alien ring holding gates to worlds unknown.
4.28
160k+
Abaddon’s Gate Summary
Abaddon’s Gate 89%
Framed for a bombing, a captain flees toward an alien ring holding gates to worlds unknown.
by James S.A. Corey 2013
4.28
160k+ ratings
Legacy of the Force
by Aaron Allston • 2006
A Jedi hero hunts his family. The Sith training him says the true price hasn't arrived.
3.89
9k+
Legacy of the Force Summary
Legacy of the Force 89%
A Jedi hero hunts his family. The Sith training him says the true price hasn't arrived.
by Aaron Allston 2006
3.89
9k+ ratings
The Pilot
by Will Wight • 2025
A mage captain leads his crew against the planets themselves. His curse could doom them all.
4.40
3k+
The Pilot Summary
The Pilot 89%
A mage captain leads his crew against the planets themselves. His curse could doom them all.
by Will Wight 2025
4.40
3k+ ratings
Halo
by Eric S. Nylund • 2006
A Spartan presumed dead trains child soldiers on a secret world where ancient alien defenses stir.
4.20
15k+
Halo Summary
Halo 89%
A Spartan presumed dead trains child soldiers on a secret world where ancient alien defenses stir.
by Eric S. Nylund 2006
4.20
15k+ ratings
Star Wars
by Timothy Zahn • 1993
An Imperial genius corners the New Republic; a former assassin's loyalty could save the galaxy.
4.27
67k+
Star Wars Summary
Star Wars 89%
An Imperial genius corners the New Republic; a former assassin's loyalty could save the galaxy.
by Timothy Zahn 1993
4.27
67k+ ratings
An Enemy of the State
by F. Paul Wilson • 1980
To break an empire's grip, he targets its currency and teaches millions to stop obeying.
3.89
442
An Enemy of the State Summary
An Enemy of the State 89%
To break an empire's grip, he targets its currency and teaches millions to stop obeying.
by F. Paul Wilson 1980
3.89
442 ratings
Horus Rising
by Dan Abnett • 2016
When a Space Marine joins the Warmaster's council, his deadliest enemy wears a brother's face.
4.51
278
Horus Rising Summary
Horus Rising 89%
When a Space Marine joins the Warmaster's council, his deadliest enemy wears a brother's face.
by Dan Abnett 2016
4.51
278 ratings
The Android's Dream
by John Scalzi • 2006
A diplomatic fart kills a negotiator. Peace requires one extinct sheep: a woman who never knew.
3.99
24k+
The Android's Dream Summary
The Android's Dream 89%
A diplomatic fart kills a negotiator. Peace requires one extinct sheep: a woman who never knew.
by John Scalzi 2006
3.99
24k+ ratings
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