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 Thousandth Floor (The Thousandth Floor, #1)
The Obelisk Gate
United (Alienated, #3)
Ghost Talkers
The Last Days of New Paris
Vicarious (Vicarious, #1)
Good Morning, Midnight
The Swarm (The Second Formic War, #1)
Everfair
Spontaneous
Unknown (Unknown #1)
Breath Of Earth (Breath of Earth, #1)
Behind the Throne (The Indranan War #1)
Invasive
The Comet Seekers

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