16 Best science fiction books like The Year's Best Military & Adventure SF Volume 4 by David Afsharirad

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The Year's Best Military & Adventure SF Volume 4

By: David Afsharirad

3.64

Format: 352 pages, Paperback

The Year's Best Military & Adventure SF series roars into its fourth year, with more stories of der…

If you liked the science fiction plot in The Year's Best Military & Adventure SF Volume 4 by David Afsharirad , here is a list of 16 books like this:

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1. The Waking Fire (The Draconis Memoria, #1)

By: Anthony Ryan

4.05

Format: 592 pages, Hardcover

The New York Times bestselling Raven’s Shadow Trilogy was a perfect read for “fans of broadscale ep… read more

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"Curiosity is also my worst vice, and once stirred one not to be denied."

-Anthony Ryan, The Waking Fire (The Draconis Memoria, #1)

"I did wonder if I'd have cause to rue my action. Now I believe it can safely be filed under Necessary Regrets."

-Anthony Ryan, The Waking Fire (The Draconis Memoria, #1)

"I've survived revolution, war, and over a decade on this continent," the Burgrave reflected. "But by all the ghosts of the hundred emperors, I think fatherhood will finally do me in."

-Anthony Ryan, The Waking Fire (The Draconis Memoria, #1)

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2. Midshipman's Hope (Seafort Saga, #1)

By: David Feintuch

3.94

Format: 160 pages, Paperback

A hideous accident kills the senior officer of UNS Hibernia, leaving a terrified young officer to t… read more

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  • science fiction
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3. Questions for a Soldier (Old Man's War, #1.5)

By: John Scalzi , Bob Eggleton

4.17

Format: None pages, Paperback

A tale set in the world of his debut novel, OLD MAN'S WAR. Published as a signed limited edition ch… read more

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  • science fiction
  • short stories

4. Agent to the Stars

By: John Scalzi

3.91

Format: 434 pages, Hardcover

The space-faring Yherajk have come to Earth to meet us and to begin humanity's first interstellar f… read more

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5. Dogs of War

By: David Drake

4.07

Format: 640 pages, Paperback

Military authors have entered the mainstream science fiction genre and continue to leave their mark… read more

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6. The New Space Opera

By: Stephen Baxter , Ian McDonald , Alastair Reynolds , Robert Reed , Robert Silverberg , Gregory Benford , Greg Egan , Peter F. Hamilton , Mary Rosenblum , Dan Simmons , James Patrick Kelly , Gardner Dozois , Paul McAuley , Ken MacLeod , Nancy Kress , None , Kage Baker , Walter Jon Williams , Gwyneth Jones , Tony Daniel

2.83

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

The brightest names in science fiction pen all-new tales of space and wonder. Contents 1 * Introduc… read more

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7. System Collapse (The Murderbot Diaries, #7)

By: Martha Wells

4.22

Format: 245 pages, Hardcover

Am I making it worse? I think I'm making it worse. Everyone's favorite lethal SecUnit is back. … read more

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  • science fiction
"(I'm going to have to code a patch for threat assessment.)"

-Martha Wells, System Collapse (The Murderbot Diaries, #7)

"I said, “Have you done something that you feel you should be threatened for?"

-Martha Wells, System Collapse (The Murderbot Diaries, #7)

"Bad things may not be more statistically possible but it sure seems like they are."

-Martha Wells, System Collapse (The Murderbot Diaries, #7)

"Then he sent me a note back. So, you may not know this but I read your letter to Dr. Mensah, the one you sent when you left Port FreeCommerce. I think you're absolutely the right person to write this…"

-Martha Wells, System Collapse (The Murderbot Diaries, #7)

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8. Starter Villain

By: John Scalzi

4.16

Format: 264 pages, Hardcover

Inheriting your uncle's supervillain business is more complicated than you might think. Particularl… read more

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"So we’re like Spotify, but for evil."

-John Scalzi, Starter Villain

"Wait, is there a plot to take over the world with a giant laser?"

-John Scalzi, Starter Villain

"Dogs are the worst. They'll sell you out for a treat and a head pat."

-John Scalzi, Starter Villain

"DOGS ARE THE WORST. THEY’LL SELL YOU OUT FOR A TREAT AND A HEAD PAT."

-John Scalzi, Starter Villain

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9. Demon Daughter (Penric and Desdemona, #12)

By: Lois McMaster Bujold

4.53

Format: 153 pages, Kindle Edition

A six-year-old shiplost girl draws the kin Jurald family of Vilnoc into complex dilemmas, and sorce… read more

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  • short stories
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10. Slow Time Between the Stars (The Far Reaches, #6)

By: John Scalzi

4.18

Format: 28 pages, Kindle Edition

An artificial intelligence on a star-spanning mission explores the farthest horizons of human poten… read more

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  • science fiction
  • short stories
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11. Compulsory (The Murderbot Diaries, #0.5)

By: Martha Wells

4.34

Format: 8 pages, Kindle Edition

Murderbot—the sardonic, almost-homicidal, media-loving android created by Martha Wells—has proven t… read more

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  • science fiction
  • short stories
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12. Heroic Hearts

By: Jim Butcher

4.16

Format: 368 pages, Paperback

An all-star urban fantasy collection featuring short stories from #1 New York Times bestselling aut… read more

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  • short stories
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13. Village in the Sky (Alex Benedict #9)

By: Jack McDevitt

3.70

Format: 352 pages, Kindle Edition

In Nebula Award–winning author Jack McDevitt’s ninth installment in the beloved Alex Benedict scien… read more

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  • science fiction
Cover of Dead Man's Hand (The Unorthodox Chronicles, #1) by James J. Butcher

14. Dead Man's Hand (The Unorthodox Chronicles, #1)

By: James J. Butcher

3.94

Format: 373 pages, Hardcover

In the tradition of his renowned father, James J. Butcher’s debut novel is a brilliant urban fantas… read more

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15. Long Past Dues (The Unorthodox Chronicles, #2)

By: James J. Butcher

4.07

Format: 401 pages, Hardcover

Grimsby, the newest Auditor in the magical Department of Unorthodox Affairs, finds himself in hot w… read more

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16. Starship For Rent

By: M.R. Forbes

4.16

Format: 370 pages, Kindle Edition

When Noah sees an advertisement offering him a chance to rent a starship, he’s convinced it has to … read more

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  • science fiction
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17. The Misplaced Battleship: A Sci-Fi Adventure of Mistaken Identity

By: Harry Harrison

3.89

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

Embark on a thrilling sci-fi adventure of mistaken identity with "The Misplaced Battleship" by Harr… read more

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  • science fiction
Cover of Tower of Silence (Saga of the Forgotten Warrior, #4) by Larry Correia

18. Tower of Silence (Saga of the Forgotten Warrior, #4)

By: Larry Correia

4.62

Format: 471 pages, Kindle Edition

The assassination of the Chief Judge has pushed the Capitol to the edge. The Great Extermination ha… read more

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  • science fiction
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19. Contrarian (The Grand Illusion #3)

By: L.E. Modesitt Jr.

4.38

Format: 576 pages, Kindle Edition

L. E. Modesitt, Jr., bestselling author of Saga of Recluce and the Imager Portfolio, continues his … read more

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20. Cannon Publishing Military Sci-Fi / Fantasy Anthology: Spring 2019 (Cannon Publishing Military Anthology Book 1)

By: J.F. Holmes

4.29

Format: 311 pages, Kindle Edition

The military experience is timeless, and echoes down from our past and into our future. Along the w… read more

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  • science fiction
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21. Starship For Rent 3

By: M.R. Forbes

4.54

Format: 344 pages, Kindle Edition

Better the devil you know? Intercepted by the Warden after a narrow escape, Noah, Ben, and the res… read more

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22. Starship For Rent 2

By: M.R. Forbes

4.45

Format: 312 pages, Kindle Edition

Starship rental gone wrong. Very wrong. Trapped on the other side of the galaxy, Ben, Noah, and th… read more

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23. Starship For Rent 4

By: M.R. Forbes

4.61

Format: 289 pages, Kindle Edition

It only gets harder from here… After barely making it out of their latest task alive, Noah, Ben, a… read more

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24. Penric and the Bandit (Penric and Desdemona, #13)

By: Lois McMaster Bujold

4.62

Format: 123 pages, Kindle Edition

When Rozakajin, road-weary bandit and army deserter, spots a hapless blond young man in a country i… read more

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  • science fiction
  • short stories
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25. Space Marines (Raconteur Press Anthologies Book 6)

By: M.C.A. Hogarth

4.51

Format: 224 pages, Kindle Edition

Americans have always romanticized space travel. We are a people who, good or bad, have ever had th… read more

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26. Space Marines 2 (Raconteur Press Anthologies Book 9)

By: C.V. Walter

4.59

Format: 193 pages, Kindle Edition

Marines. The first into battle and the fiercest warriors, either individually or as a unit. With a … read more

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27. Space Marines 3 (Raconteur Press Anthologies Book 23)

By: Nick Nethery

4.68

Format: 266 pages, Kindle Edition

Space Marines combine the confident, tough spirit of the warrior with the fearless, intrepid pursui… read more

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28. 2024 High Caliber Awards

By: J.F. Holmes

4.50

Format: 365 pages, Kindle Edition

The Cannon High Caliber Awards are an annual contest for new writers. In it we ask them to submit a… read more

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  • short stories
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29. Star Destroyers: Big Ships Blowing Things Up

By: Tony Daniel

3.45

Format: 336 pages, Paperback

BIG SHIPS BLOWING THINGS UPIN SPACE, SIZE MATTERS! Boomers. Ships of the Line. Star Destroyers. Th… read more

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  • science fiction
  • short stories
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30. The Year's Best Military & Adventure SF Volume 4

By: David Afsharirad

3.64

Format: 352 pages, Paperback

The Year's Best Military & Adventure SF series roars into its fourth year, with more stories of der… read more

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  • science fiction
  • short stories
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31. Graveyard of Demons (Saga of the Forgotten Warrior, #5)

By: Larry Correia

4.76

Format: 416 pages, Hardcover

Hero of the people Ashok Vadal lives! Now, he must face down enemies on all sides if he and the Son… read more

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9 best-selling short stories books like The Year's Best Military & Adventure SF Volume 4 by David Afsharirad

Transform Your Habits

Questions for a Soldier (Old Man's War, #1.5)

John Scalzi , Bob Eggleton

4.17

Transform Your Habits

Demon Daughter (Penric and Desdemona, #12)

Lois McMaster Bujold

4.53

Transform Your Habits

Slow Time Between the Stars (The Far Reaches, #6)

John Scalzi

4.18

Transform Your Habits

Compulsory (The Murderbot Diaries, #0.5)

Martha Wells

4.34

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20 best-selling fiction books like Contrarian (The Grand Illusion #3) by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

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Valdemar (The Founding of Valdemar #3)

Mercedes Lackey

4.44

Transform Your Habits

Demon Daughter (Penric and Desdemona, #12)

Lois McMaster Bujold

4.53

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Warriorborn (The Cinder Spires #1.5)

Jim Butcher

4.46

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Defiance (Foreigner #22)

C.J. Cherryh

4.36

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