Hard science fiction is a captivating genre that blends scientific principles with imaginative storytelling. It explores scientific concepts in a realistic and plausible manner, often pushing the boundaries of our current understanding of the universe. If you're a fan of hard science fiction or looking to delve into this exciting genre, there are several acclaimed authors and must-read novels worth exploring. One of the pioneers in hard science fiction is Isaac Asimov, who paved the way with his Foundation series. This epic space opera combines politics, powerful characters, and an intricate plot that spans thousands of years. Asimov's meticulous attention to scientific detail and his ability to predict future technologies have made the Foundation series a timeless classic. Another highly regarded author in the genre is Arthur C. Clarke, known for his masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey." This novel, later adapted into a groundbreaking film, explores humanity's relationship with advanced artificial intelligence and extraterrestrial life. Clarke's storytelling prowess and his knack for scientific accuracy make this novel a must-read for any hard science fiction enthusiast. If you're interested in hard science fiction that delves into the complexities of time travel, "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells is a classic choice. Published in 1895, this novel explores the futuristic concept of time travel and the potential consequences it poses. Wells' vivid imagination and his ability to merge science with captivating storytelling make "The Time Machine" a foundational work in the genre. For those seeking a more contemporary take on hard science fiction, the work of Alastair Reynolds is highly recommended. His "Revelation Space" series combines intricate world-building, breathtaking space opera themes, and realistic scientific concepts that will leave readers in awe. Reynolds' ability to balance complex scientific concepts with compelling narratives has made him one of the foremost authors in the genre today. As a fan of hard science fiction, you may also find it worthwhile to explore online communities and websites dedicated to the genre. Websites like Reddit's r/printSF and the Hard SF subreddit offer platforms for discussions, recommendations, and interaction with fellow enthusiasts. The opportunity to engage in conversations about your favorite hard science fiction novels and authors can deepen your appreciation and understanding of the genre. In conclusion, hard science fiction is an enthralling genre that blends science and storytelling in a compelling way. Whether you're intrigued by Asimov's Foundation series, Clarke's "2001: A Space Odyssey," or the contemporary works of Alastair Reynolds, there's a wealth of must-read novels waiting to be explored. Supplement your reading with online communities, websites, and discussions, to enhance your enjoyment and connect with fellow fans of hard science fiction. Happy reading!
The end of the world has come, cities have turned into an unleashed paradise for zombies, while the wilderness has become a heaven for hunting and fighting against monsters. Useless youth Luo Hou, in a mission to search for survival supplies, encountered an accident and was on the verge of death. However, he activated the accidentally obtained Spiritual Ring, gaining the extraordinary ability to control and command zombies and monsters. While countless survivors struggled to survive, Luo Hou embarked on his own path of unparalleled growth with the help of the Spiritual Ring. While others fought bloody battles against zombies and monsters, Luo Hou followed behind his spiritual pets to collect spoils of war! While others worked hard to cultivate with minimal progress, Luo Hou would become stronger even while sleeping!... Those who show me kindness, I will repay tenfold; those who bear me enmity, I will retaliate a hundredfold! - Luo Hou
235.62 Million words | 2022-09-28 00:08Update
Black technology originally referred to scientific and technological advancements that surpass human capabilities and existing knowledge, even defying natural principles without scientific basis. This kind of futuristic technology, when used for good, can advance human civilization, but when used for evil, it can destroy civilization. Chen Yang, a regular human from Earth who is now hosting an extraterrestrial being, faces a dilemma: how should he utilize this technology that surpasses current levels? However, before that, he must first confront another problem - the extraterrestrial entity parasitizing his body is not an easygoing companion. On the contrary, it is beyond description how wicked this being is, even worse than the most detestable criminal. The attitude it holds towards humanity is crucial for the future of mankind. Whether it is for his own sake or for the entire human race, Chen Yang must first learn how to coexist with an "alien."
145.58 Million words | 2022-01-08 21:17Update
The novel "End of the World: Killing the Saints" has been released on the Qidian Chinese website. A doomsday brought about by a black rain. Zombies run rampant, the T virus spreads wildly!! And there is an even more powerful G virus that makes the monster zombies evolve one after another. What lies at the end of this evolution? Where does the future of humanity lead to? The destroyed genetic chain, the forgotten ancient memories within the genes. The protagonist, Yang Qun, brings forth a world filled with blood and flames, and both monsters and demons will pay the price!! Public WeChat account: EatKidsNow. You can find me by searching and adding me as a friend on WeChat! Book discussion group: [empty]. Author's custom tags: Cool, Zombie.
283.90 Million words | 2021-01-17 07:42Update
Hong Yi loves to gaze at the stars, the profound night and the brilliant starlight can temporarily make people forget their troubles and imagine things they want but cannot have, or reminisce about past beauty. However, no matter how far the thoughts wander, there is always a time to return to reality. The most important thing for people is to live down-to-earth and look forward. After a major catastrophe, humanity relies on activating the brain domain to become evolvers, gaining mysterious powers within the brain domain, which are known as skills! Completed novels include "New World at the End", "Chapter of Demons", "Unrivaled Martial Saint", and "Shadow Street". Rest assured, the quality is guaranteed for reading!
95.63 Million words | 2021-10-01 02:39Update
Dark clouds loom over the world, the sun forever vanishes, demons from the abyss lurk in the mortal realm, and humanity enters its darkest era. When I awaken, beneath the eternal night, is my dominion.
208.82 Million words | 2021-05-06 19:12Update
In the distant depths of interstellar space, no one can hear your heart-wrenching screams.
40.78 Million words | 2021-06-04 19:50Update
【Hilarious Urban Sci-fi Super Cool Novel!】 【Urban Rebirth + Future Technology = One person dominating the world!】 Is the end of science theology? Yes, Chen Lang, who has been reborn, knows better than anyone else. In the not-so-distant future, under the pressure of world destruction, humanity can unleash immense wisdom and creativity. This is an era where everyone can become a dragon and gods are created. Chen Lang is determined to become the father of all living beings and the gods' godfather! 【Book Fans Group:】
217.90 Million words | 2021-06-05 12:35Update
Accidentally falling onto a deserted island, I unintentionally absorbed a mysterious stone and transformed into a metallic being! Absorbing a submarine, my body grew alloy spikes, allowing me to tear apart monsters. As boredom consumed me, a group of wild people brought in a Eurasian beauty, prepared to devour her! "Damn! You wild people have no regard for beauty! Haha, serves you right, I'll play the hero and save the beauty..." Reader group: [ ], welcome brothers and sisters to join, there are plenty of red envelopes! Author's custom labels: Resolute pet cultivation, student of martial arts.
284.58 Million words | 2022-05-08 02:56Update
With the sudden emergence of global gamification, humanity has entered a gaming era. Zombies roam, Warcraft rules, and strange creatures abound. Zhang Yi dreamt of the arrival and development of this gaming era, foreseeing the future before it happened. With the Dragon's Nine Sons' gluttony, the Nine Calamities Sword Box, the Fluorescent Pocket Watch, the Clan Building Order, and the City Building Order, various opportunities lay in his hands. "This is someone else's apocalypse, but my paradise," Zhang Yi stood atop everyone else, looking down upon the world. Join the QQ group for this book: [insert QQ group number here].
138.31 Million words | 2022-12-06 21:08Update
A college student from Earth, his soul was abducted by an alien spacecraft, and when he woke up again, he had become a seventeen-year-old youth on a mid-level civilized planet billions of light-years away. The mysterious intelligence brain, "ZERO," and the dazzling Kalan civilization, where will they take this young man from Earth? Custom tags by the author: passion and adventure.
105.08 Million words | 2023-06-17 19:05Update
Encountering the apocalypse, Lin Ran Tong fortunately obtained a unique spatial ability, with a magical tree of hope inside the space. Thus, she casually planted vegetables, raised a few chickens and ducks, took care of her son, made a few close friends, and together they sought survival in this difficult end-of-world, cherishing each moment. The old group is already full, for the new group number, welcome friends to visit, a book character's name is the key to knock on the door.
99.76 Million words | 2022-02-21 20:48Update
In the future, almost everything in the world can be encapsulated. Cars become capsules the size of peanuts, fit in pockets, luxurious mansions fit in
74.36 Million words | 2022-04-29 17:06Update
A young boy, who grew up in the wilderness, by chance becomes possessed by extraterrestrial beings from the Third Era. Surpassing the primitive life on Earth, he cultivates genetic runes and embarks on a unique path of super-evolution. A new book is being uploaded, please show your support. Currently, three volumes have been completed, comprising approximately ten thousand words. Please feel free to collect it with confidence. Saga is still striving, seeking recommendations and collections.
236.12 Million words | 2022-01-18 09:43Update
"In the interstellar era, it's not only mechas that reign supreme! In the battlefields, there are also warplanes!!"
342.71 Million words | 2020-10-29 07:49Update
A virus broke out worldwide, turning the majority of people into zombies. Only a few managed to survive. Ling Xiu, one of the survivors, embarked on a journey of over 2,000 kilometers to protect the promise in his heart. Facing unpredictable dangers in the apocalypse, he gradually discovered that his body was undergoing some kind of transformation... Fan Group: Author Customized Tag: Orphan, Hot-blooded, Zombie.
211.06 Million words | 2023-01-08 13:25Update
Breathing level, moving level, excreting level, sweating level, playing awkward level... No matter what you do, you can accumulate proficiency and continuously upgrade your skills to become stronger. Many years later, when people asked Mo Xun how to become powerful...
65.37 Million words | 2022-11-03 21:40Update
Natural persons are the darlings of the new century. Chen Xiansong is a natural person. Due to a slight fever, he was crowded into the most advanced body repair tank by a group of new humans. Upon waking up, he realized that something seemed a little off.
163.92 Million words | 2020-11-12 05:45Update
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26.90 Million words | 2021-10-30 16:51Update
He is the wind, he is the sorcerer, he is the only myth; the awakening of the wind spirit by the debauchee heir leads him to become the direct disciple of the demon sect. Through inheriting the sacred path, he obtains supreme secret techniques, transforms technology and achieves boundless evolution. He traverses the world under the name of sorcery. "The Path of Man" will be available for free for a limited time starting from... Published by Xinchang Publishing House, thank you for your support! **** Though there are countless great paths, true justice resides only in my heart. Even if the heavens and earth crumble, I persist in this world!
133.11 Million words | 2020-09-14 03:53Update
There are many people in this world who are not lazy, but despite their efforts, can only achieve an ordinary life. I have lived for so many years and have not become exceptional even after trying my best. After a heartbreak, Mu Jiujiu stumbled upon a strange shop. "Welcome to the 'Customized Life' game experience store." "You can customize your life according to your preferences." Just when Mu Jiujiu thought it was just a game, she discovered that the person from her game was actually someone familiar in real life. Mu Jiujiu: "...".
84.26 Million words | 2021-06-27 10:02Update
The difference between a genius and an idiot is just one lightning strike! Qin Wanwan never imagined that she, who was exceptionally intelligent, would one day become a well-known person with no discernible talents. The so-called "three no's" refer to having no IQ, no EQ, and no physical capabilities, colloquially known as mentally handicapped. In the eyes of interstellar beings, Qin Wanwan's methods of using herbal medicine to treat illnesses, casually growing various crops, and even drawing symbols are all considered outdated and unscientific practices. As an outstanding talent from ancient Earth, Qin Wanwan realized upon arriving in the interstellar world that the advances of black technology were simply too formidable for her to understand, and she couldn't keep up with its pace. In the collision between outdated customs and black technology, Qin Wanwan embarked on a
136.27 Million words | 2022-09-27 11:06Update
