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Brief review

“The Shockwave Rider” by John Brunner

My favourite sci-fi novel, and one of my favourite novels in any genre. This is the best ‘cyberpunk’ story ever written.

“Sentinels from Space” by

Eric Frank Russell

An interesting variation on the invaders from Mars type story.

“Mindstar Rising” by

Peter F Hamilton

The first in a trilogy of prophetic thrillers.

“The Time Machine” by

H G Wells

The first sci-fi novel, begging Jules Verne’s pardon, to popularise the genre.

“The Wounded Sky” by

Diane Duane

A remarkable philosophical work set in the Star Trek universe.

“The Stainless Steel Rat” by Harry Harrison

The first of the series featuring the rapscallion Slippery Jim.

“Uhura’s Song” by

Janet Kagan

A quest story.

“My Enemy, My Ally” by

Diane Duane

One of the best space adventures written by one of the best authors.

“The Midwich Cuckoos” by

 John Wyndham

Filmed several times, the first is best, a scary and clever story.

“The Terminal Experiment” by

Robert J. Sawyer

The best A.I. story.