6 Top space opera books like Eon (The Way, #1) by Greg Bear

Cover of Eon (The Way, #1) by Greg Bear

Eon (The Way, #1)

By: Greg Bear

3.79

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

The 21st century was on the brink of nuclear confrontation when the 300 kilometer-long stone flashe…

If you liked the space opera plot in Eon (The Way, #1) by Greg Bear , here is a list of 6 books like this:

Cover of Startide Rising (The Uplift Saga, #2) by David Brin

1. Startide Rising (The Uplift Saga, #2)

By: David Brin

4.04

Format: 458 pages, Mass Market Paperback

David Brin's Uplift novels are among the most thrilling and extraordinary science fiction ever writ… read more

Similar categories in David Brin's Startide Rising (The Uplift Saga, #2) book and Greg Bear's Eon (The Way, #1)

  • science fiction fantasy
  • space opera
  • fiction
  • science fiction
  • speculative fiction
  • space
"Tormentas de estrellas Sobre el fragor de las olas... ¿Nos mojaremos, amor?"

-David Brin, Startide Rising (The Uplift Saga, #2)

"Even in dying, a Thennanin ship was reputed to be not worth putting out of its misery. In battle they were slow, unmaneuverable—and as hard to disable permanently as a cockroach."

-David Brin, Startide Rising (The Uplift Saga, #2)

"The propensity of Earthlings to get into trouble, and to learn thereby, was the reason my owners agreed to this mad venture – although no one expected such a chain of unusual calamities as befell thi…"

-David Brin, Startide Rising (The Uplift Saga, #2)

Cover of The Uplift War (The Uplift Saga, #3) by David Brin

2. The Uplift War (The Uplift Saga, #3)

By: David Brin

3.69

Format: None pages,

Billions of years ago, an alien race known as the Progenitors began the genetically engineered tech… read more

Similar categories in David Brin's The Uplift War (The Uplift Saga, #3) book and Greg Bear's Eon (The Way, #1)

  • science fiction
  • science fiction fantasy
  • space opera
  • fiction
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3. Revelation Space (Revelation Space, #1)

By: Alastair Reynolds

4.17

Format: 200 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Nine hundred thousand years ago, something annihilated the Amarantin civilization just as it was on… read more

Similar categories in Alastair Reynolds's Revelation Space (Revelation Space, #1) book and Greg Bear's Eon (The Way, #1)

  • science fiction fantasy
  • space opera
  • fiction
  • science fiction
  • space
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4. Eon (The Way, #1)

By: Greg Bear

3.79

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

The 21st century was on the brink of nuclear confrontation when the 300 kilometer-long stone flashe… read more

Similar categories in Greg Bear's Eon (The Way, #1) book and Greg Bear's Eon (The Way, #1)

  • time travel
  • science fiction fantasy
  • space opera
  • fiction
  • science fiction
  • speculative fiction
  • space
Cover of To Your Scattered Bodies Go (Riverworld, #1) by Philip José Farmer

5. To Your Scattered Bodies Go (Riverworld, #1)

By: Philip José Farmer

4.54

Format: None pages,

To Your Scattered Bodies Gois the Hugo Award-winning beginning to the story of Riverworld, Philip J… read more

Similar categories in Philip José Farmer's To Your Scattered Bodies Go (Riverworld, #1) book and Greg Bear's Eon (The Way, #1)

  • science fiction
  • science fiction fantasy
  • fiction

6. Cordelia's Honor (Vorkosigan Omnibus, #1)

By: Lois McMaster Bujold

3.27

Format: None pages,

Shards of Honor- Betan Cmdr Cordelia Naismith and enemy Barrayaran Aral Vorkosigan are attacked and… read more

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7. House of Suns

By: Alastair Reynolds

3.73

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

Six million years ago, at the dawn of the star-faring era, Abigail Gentian fractured herself into a… read more

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Cover of A Fire Upon the Deep (Zones of Thought, #1) by Vernor Vinge

8. A Fire Upon the Deep (Zones of Thought, #1)

By: Vernor Vinge

4.14

Format: 613 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Alternate Cover Edition can be found here. A Fire upon the Deep is the big, breakout book that … read more

Similar categories in Vernor Vinge's A Fire Upon the Deep (Zones of Thought, #1) book and Greg Bear's Eon (The Way, #1)

  • science fiction fantasy
  • space opera
  • fiction
  • science fiction
  • speculative fiction
  • space
"We're endangered by our own success."

-Vernor Vinge, A Fire Upon the Deep (Zones of Thought, #1)

"I never guessed I could cry so hard my face hurt."

-Vernor Vinge, A Fire Upon the Deep (Zones of Thought, #1)

"Intelligence is the handmaiden of flexibility and change."

-Vernor Vinge, A Fire Upon the Deep (Zones of Thought, #1)

"Ravna became a librarian. "The ultimate dilettante!" Lynne had teased."

-Vernor Vinge, A Fire Upon the Deep (Zones of Thought, #1)

9. Lord of Light

By: Roger Zelazny , Sönmez Güven

3.90

Format: None pages, Paperback

Earth is long since dead. On a colony planet, a band of men has gained control of technology, made … read more

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10. Clocked (Clockwise, #4)

By: Elle Strauss

3.80

Format: 281 pages, ebook

A Novelette. Written from Nate Mackenzie's point of view, this new companion novelette to the Clock… read more

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11. The Engines of God (The Academy, #1)

By: Jack McDevitt

3.77

Format: None pages, Mass Market Paperback

Two hundred years ago, humans made a stunning discovery in the far reaches of the solar system: a h… read more

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12. Sundiver (The Uplift Saga, #1)

By: David Brin

3.64

Format: 216 pages, Paperback

No species has ever reached for the stars without the guidance of a patron--except perhaps mankind.… read more

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13. The Three Witches and The Master

By: Max Nowaz

4.30

Format: 352 pages, Kindle Edition

When a beautiful naked woman Eve, unexpectedly turns up at his back door, Adam, an amateur wizard, … read more

Similar categories in Max Nowaz's The Three Witches and The Master book and Greg Bear's Eon (The Way, #1)

  • speculative fiction
  • science fiction fantasy
  • fiction
"Where’s my uncle?"

-Max Nowaz, The Three Witches and The Master

"You can’t escape me, I’m coming for you soon,"

-Max Nowaz, The Three Witches and The Master

"I haven’t got a clue why his bones disintegrated, but look at the bright side,"

-Max Nowaz, The Three Witches and The Master

"He desperately tried to think of a story to explain his involvement in her sudden appearance, without mentioning the book of magic in his possession. "

-Max Nowaz, The Three Witches and The Master

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14. Taming Flame

By: Therisa Peimer

4.30

Format: 312 pages, Paperback

Flaminius's days of bouncing between beds are snatched away the instant he sets eyes on his perfect… read more

Similar categories in Therisa Peimer's Taming Flame book and Greg Bear's Eon (The Way, #1)

  • speculative fiction
  • science fiction fantasy
  • fiction
"Tightening his embrace around his wife and little Theo, he vowed, "I will do everything in my power to continue being worthy of the faith you have in me."

-Therisa Peimer, Taming Flame

"Why do you have such faith in me, Aurelia?" "I've told you a million times that I love you, you make me feel safe and cherished, and you care deeply for our people. Why wouldn't I have faith in you?"

-Therisa Peimer, Taming Flame

"I'm so proud of you I could burst, but in the interest of saving the poor cleaning staff the hassle, I would, instead, like to take you to our room and lick you from stem to stern until you beg me to…"

-Therisa Peimer, Taming Flame

"A virgin," Flaminius smiled deviously. "I'll take her." Instantly, surprised chatter erupted. Mother Guardian held up her hand for silence. "You cannot be serious, Sire." "Oh, but I am," he replied w…"

-Therisa Peimer, Taming Flame

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15. Pericles and Aspasia: A Story of Ancient Greece

By: Yvonne Korshak

4.29

Format: 557 pages, Kindle Edition

STEP ASIDE, ANTONY AND PERICLES AND ASPASIA —THE LOVE STORY THAT SHAPED HISTORY Two lovers cres… read more

Similar categories in Yvonne Korshak's Pericles and Aspasia: A Story of Ancient Greece book and Greg Bear's Eon (The Way, #1)

  • fiction
"Temples are for the gods,"

-Yvonne Korshak, Pericles and Aspasia: A Story of Ancient Greece

"Do you know the song Violet Crowned Athens?"

-Yvonne Korshak, Pericles and Aspasia: A Story of Ancient Greece

"The softness, warmth and weight of her breast filled his palm. “I’ve imagined this for weeks,"

-Yvonne Korshak, Pericles and Aspasia: A Story of Ancient Greece

"But  Phidias was better than most men since he made beautiful sculptures. He was even making one of her—well, he called it “Athena,"

-Yvonne Korshak, Pericles and Aspasia: A Story of Ancient Greece

Cover of The Eden Paradox (Eden Paradox, #1) by Barry Kirwan

16. The Eden Paradox (Eden Paradox, #1)

By: Barry Kirwan

4.23

Format: 392 pages, Kindle Edition

In 2063, Earth's overheated climate and war-ravaged cities are near breaking point. A new habitable… read more

Similar categories in Barry Kirwan's The Eden Paradox (Eden Paradox, #1) book and Greg Bear's Eon (The Way, #1)

  • science fiction fantasy
  • space opera
  • fiction
  • science fiction
  • speculative fiction
  • space
"People rarely search for bodies in ceilings…"

-Barry Kirwan, The Eden Paradox (Eden Paradox, #1)

"It has no eyes. Zack, why doesn’t it have any eyes? "

-Barry Kirwan, The Eden Paradox (Eden Paradox, #1)

"Vasquez faced off Vince. “We’ll meet in hell for sure."

-Barry Kirwan, The Eden Paradox (Eden Paradox, #1)

"Your life is a beer glass Micah, but you want champagne"

-Barry Kirwan, The Eden Paradox (Eden Paradox, #1)

Cover of Get the Boy, Own the Future by Gabriel F.W. Koch

17. Get the Boy, Own the Future

By: Gabriel F.W. Koch

4.30

Format: 312 pages, Paperback

In the distant future, climate change and pole shifts have nearly destroyed life on earth. Time tra… read more

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18. The Polymorph

By: Max Nowaz

4.29

Format: None pages, ebook

Arbitrator, Jim Brown is returning to Earth after completing a successful mission to put down a rev… read more

Similar categories in Max Nowaz's The Polymorph book and Greg Bear's Eon (The Way, #1)

  • science fiction
  • fiction
"One thing I have learnt is that you may do a lot of evil things, but if you are ever afforded a chance to be good, then you should take it. You will feel better about yourself."

-Max Nowaz, The Polymorph

"If you always try to subjugate people by coercion, because you are strong, then sooner or later you will run into somebody who is just as strong, if not stronger. Then you'll be in trouble."

-Max Nowaz, The Polymorph

"He was planning to take my shape and marry you. Then he was going to kill your father and take over his business empire." "And you? What are your plans?" "I have no plans to kill your father."

-Max Nowaz, The Polymorph

"Every morning when I wake up, I ask myself, "Why was I born?" Then I answer myself, "You were born to be successful." If you can learn to define your own success and not let others dictate it, you ca…"

-Max Nowaz, The Polymorph

Cover of Our Blue Orange (Godfrey Davis, #1) by A.R. Merrydew

19. Our Blue Orange (Godfrey Davis, #1)

By: A.R. Merrydew

4.23

Format: 307 pages, Kindle Edition

When inventor Godfrey Davis arrived at the ministry that Monday morning he had his first experience… read more

Similar categories in A.R. Merrydew's Our Blue Orange (Godfrey Davis, #1) book and Greg Bear's Eon (The Way, #1)

  • science fiction
  • science fiction fantasy
  • fiction
  • time travel
"Sir, I think you need to read this,’ he said, nervously handing over the mainframe’s dissertation of its own wellbeing."

-A.R. Merrydew, Our Blue Orange (Godfrey Davis, #1)

"Steve shook his head in amazement. ‘If that GOD person hadn’t left that case, we wouldn’t have any of this.’ Thomas agreed. ‘Personally, I can’t praise him enough.’     "

-A.R. Merrydew, Our Blue Orange (Godfrey Davis, #1)

"Semilla’s Phlegm-O-Matic promptly made an observation. ‘Wow Semilla look at that shuttle.’ ‘Keep your voice down Raymond we’re in danger,’ Semilla hissed. ‘Raymond?’ Burt said incredulously. ‘I had t…"

-A.R. Merrydew, Our Blue Orange (Godfrey Davis, #1)

"With one hand disturbing a colony of parasitic life forms in his uncombed hair, he yawned loudly. ‘Morning Steve,’ Thomas said scratching his grubby face. His breath drifted across the space between …"

-A.R. Merrydew, Our Blue Orange (Godfrey Davis, #1)

Cover of Homo Cosmicus 2: Titan: A Science Fiction Novel by Todor Bombov

20. Homo Cosmicus 2: Titan: A Science Fiction Novel

By: Todor Bombov

4.37

Format: 152 pages, Paperback

2nd Book in Sci-Fi Series Is Set on Saturn’s Moon Homo Cosmicus-2: Titan is a sci-fi novel, sui … read more

Similar categories in Todor Bombov's Homo Cosmicus 2: Titan: A Science Fiction Novel book and Greg Bear's Eon (The Way, #1)

  • science fiction
"While an elderly man in his mid-eighties looks curiously at a porno site, his grandson asks him from afar, “‘What are you reading, grandpa?’"

-Todor Bombov, Homo Cosmicus 2: Titan: A Science Fiction Novel

"Let’s get to know each other. My name’s William, William More, but you can call me Willy. I’m an engineer-chemist who graduated from MIT. So . . . but you’re all alike to me . . . of course, you woul…"

-Todor Bombov, Homo Cosmicus 2: Titan: A Science Fiction Novel

Cover of The Girl with the Porcelain Lips (Godfrey Davis, #2) by A.R. Merrydew

21. The Girl with the Porcelain Lips (Godfrey Davis, #2)

By: A.R. Merrydew

4.32

Format: 324 pages, Paperback

Following on from 'Our Blue Orange', 'The Girl with the Porcelain Lips' continues the story. The de… read more

Similar categories in A.R. Merrydew's The Girl with the Porcelain Lips (Godfrey Davis, #2) book and Greg Bear's Eon (The Way, #1)

"My name is Jenny,’ the prototype curtly informed Theodore, with a stance that advertised her statement to perfection."

-A.R. Merrydew, The Girl with the Porcelain Lips (Godfrey Davis, #2)

"And Tarquin,’ Semilla said quietly. ‘He has been in league with them all along?’ ‘Yes, I am afraid so,’ Rupert confirmed."

-A.R. Merrydew, The Girl with the Porcelain Lips (Godfrey Davis, #2)

"     ‘And Tarquin,’ Semilla said quietly. ‘He has been in league with them all along?’ ‘Yes, I am afraid so,’ Rupert confirmed."

-A.R. Merrydew, The Girl with the Porcelain Lips (Godfrey Davis, #2)

"The machines were simple and harmless, developed by a human genius who set in motion something, which ultimately had far reaching consequences."

-A.R. Merrydew, The Girl with the Porcelain Lips (Godfrey Davis, #2)

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