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 apocalypse arrives, and the Earth deviates from its orbit, gradually flying out of the solar system. Meteorite showers bombard the Earth, causing mysterious substances to trigger the evolution of Earth's species, and humanity enters an era of technological evolution. Ice ages, large tectonic plate shifts, Yellowstone volcanic eruptions, and other disasters occur. Humans are forced to build space ships to escape Earth. However, during interstellar travel, they discover that everything on Earth was not a coincidence. Xiang Qian, a master of black technology who followed the survivors' spaceship to leave Earth after the great catastrophe, is reborn before the disaster strikes. "In this life, I will definitely traverse the stars with Earth and seek the unknown answers." Xiang Qian.
203.94 Million words | 2021-01-01 10:39Update
I am just an ordinary businessman, my duty is to sell goods between two different time and space dimensions. In the apocalypse, food is as valuable as gold, so of course I won't let go of it. Scarcity of metals in the modern world? In the apocalypse, you can pick them up as much as you want until your muscles cramp. What? One ton of food for a passenger plane? Let's talk about fighter jets and bombers. An aircraft carrier? Oh... Where can I find someone to operate it? No! Are you a fighter jet designer? Of course, three meals and six dry breads a day, are you in or not? I have a talent factory for post-apocalyptic experts here, welcoming all elite professionals from various industries with specialized skills to join. We provide meals and accommodation, but no salaries... Utilizing the ability to travel between two different time and space dimensions, I will gather all the talented individuals in the apocalypse and create a grand backstage talent factory, becoming a legendary businessman at the pinnacle of power and wealth.
202.11 Million words | 2020-10-07 16:46Update
The city is filled with toxic corpses. The jungle is rampant with savage beasts. Mutated plants twine and dance, casting shadows of death. Descending into this new world, wielding the power of a thief, tearing apart the dark fog of the new world, pursuing the ultimate power and glory. Steel behemoths evolved within the city swing their giant axes with a roar. Various mutated creatures under the cosmic storm vie for the dominion of territories. The sky is overshadowed by passing shadows, covering a vast expanse. Beneath the heavens, who shall reign supreme?
201.33 Million words | 2022-02-24 20:03Update
It all begins with the protagonist downloading a game called "Fool (Beta Version)." Since then, his life has taken a different turn. It is a rudimentary game with no visuals, no music, only lines of text and numerous options that make up a text-based adventure.
200.68 Million words | 2021-05-12 22:26Update
"Six-legged black fiery worm, a seventh-tier elite insect beast. By absorbing it, I should be able to reach the eighth-tier." "Gigantic Thunderblast Dragon Beast, with a bronze-level bloodline. Its size is as massive as a small asteroid. If I absorb it, I can immediately advance to the black hole level!" "Primordial White Column Elephant, the finest among the chaotic spirit beasts, is a formidable opponent. But once I absorb it, my life index will exceed ten thousand..." Wang Xu unexpectedly obtained a flame that can devour insect beasts and convert their energy into his own power. From then on, he swept through the galaxy, never to be forgotten! [New author, new book. Please collect and recommend!] [A new reader group has been created. Friends who want to join can read the author's message.]
200.30 Million words | 2023-01-24 08:15Update
Also known as Wandering with the Earth! When civilization collapses, a new civilization will rise from the ruins. There is no such thing as a peaceful time, it's just someone else carrying the burden for us. PS: Booklovers community
200.16 Million words | 2020-09-04 14:29Update
In the year , humans set foot on the glowing Mars. In the year , the first World Martial Arts Tournament was held, becoming the most prestigious fighting event worldwide, igniting a global frenzy. Renowned world-class fighter "Gun Devil" Xu Jingming, at the age of twenty-six, carrying the injuries from numerous battles, chose to retire... A tumultuous new era begins!
200.03 Million words | 2022-08-22 05:52Update
Lu Yao accidentally entered a pixelated game where he played as a deity, only to discover that the game connected to different dimensions. The "sacrifices" in the game would appear in reality, and the "blessings" he bestowed could also reach the game world. As an apprentice deity, aside from causing various natural disasters, there wasn't much he could do. That is, until he persevered and made a comeback.
190.15 Million words | 2023-06-29 08:02Update
New Book: "Peerless Martial Arts" Cultivation in martial arts requires one to practice the same move a thousand times, ten thousand times, or even a hundred thousand times, in order to gradually make it their own. Even if the technique you practice is flawed, when you reach the pinnacle of mastery, its power is still enough to shake the heavens and earth! During the release of this new book, it is highly appreciated if readers could support by collecting, recommending, and clicking on the link below. Feel free to check it out and see if it suits your taste. Available now!
189.81 Million words | 2023-02-22 17:08Update
After an unexpected rebirth, I turned into a snake. In order to avenge my past life's grievances, I inadvertently attracted one calamity after another. Only then did I understand the law of the jungle: survival of the fittest! __________________________________________________________________ My friends, my new book has been released! Everyone is welcome to take a look. The title is "The Ultimate Teacher." Link: http://www.heiyan.com/book/
189.81 Million words | 2022-01-22 18:26Update
Since ancient times, the most elite personnel in the military have only been found in two places. One is the most elite special forces, and the other is in maximum-security prisons. In order to conceal the fact that he was a cultivation genius, Zhao Li had no choice but to join the military and use the military's combat techniques to cover up his extraordinary cultivation level. However, he inexplicably found himself assigned to serve in a maximum-security prison. In the prison, Zhao Li encountered countless heinous criminals and learned many extraordinary skills. But most importantly, he witnessed the darkness within society and the military. Thus, Zhao Li's legendary journey began in the prison. Shattered V.I.P. Group-- Shattered Group-- Shattered Group-- Shattered Group-- Shattered Group-- Shattered Group-- Special thanks to Xu Cheng, an individual who provided all of the reader groups.
188.46 Million words | 2023-06-27 04:16Update
For one person's anger, destroy one universe! I regret it and want to rebuild the universe! (This is a story of machines, insects, and humans vying for control of the universe. Only one person will survive when the universe is destroyed and rebuilds it to become the Creator. But he says, 'I really don't want to be the Creator.')
188.00 Million words | 2021-09-21 19:58Update
In a world ruled by seven super corporations, where the immortal species always holds the pinnacle of power, there are no established laws, only floating islands serving as prisons, and a future where resources will eventually run out... People yearn for the birth of a true "hero," while also eagerly anticipating the fall of a fallen hero from their pedestal. As long as the media praises someone as a hero, even murder can be forgiven, every word they speak will be revered, and even the haughty elves dare not challenge the hero's authority. However, if a former hero commits even the slightest wrongdoing, once their image collapses, the forgiven sins erupt again like an unquenched fire, turning the once shining stars into unforgivable sinners in an instant... "――Come, become a hero, Russell." The most fearsome criminals in the world slip a knife into the hands of a young boy, whispering persuasively. This work, "Player of Super Justice," has already completed the story with thousands of chapters on multiple foreign websites, with guaranteed reliability.
187.85 Million words | 2022-04-22 23:30Update
Can the human race save its own destiny when a ten-kilometer-wide meteorite collides with Blue Star? The dust raised by the impact obscures the sky, plunging the world into a century-long cold, dark night. The surface of the earth, without sunlight, becomes extremely cold, with temperatures dropping below freezing. In the face of such an apocalypse, with only a self-dug shelter and an upgraded system found by chance, how will Chen Xin survive the crisis and stay alive? Can human civilization continue, and can the flickering flame of hope bring warmth to this cold night for humanity? Fate has presented a test, can humanity submit a different answer than the dinosaurs that went extinct all those years ago? The background of this book is inspired by the content of the 100 Sci-Fi Masters video series by Bilibili UP host Ghost Headmaster, and this is hereby declared.
186.33 Million words | 2023-01-12 15:36Update
The Internet? It's not that simple. It's the unprecedented super star network that connects the entire universe together. The future world? It's not that simple. The forces of darkness have already spread to every corner of the universe. From Earth to distant galaxies, darkness is like a dangerous beast, lurking and ready to pounce... ........................................................ Continuing from there, at the speed of nine light years per second, a brand new sci-fi masterpiece invites you to step into an era of universal crisis, where only the paranoid can survive.
184.41 Million words | 2022-01-12 21:19Update
If you were an ordinary person living in a post-apocalyptic world infested with zombies and ferocious monsters, would you be afraid? And if you were able to effortlessly master all the martial arts techniques of Grandpa Jin, such as the 18 Dragon Subduing Palms, the Nine Yang Divine Technique, and the Muscle-Tendon Change Classic, would you still be afraid? Well, if you're still afraid
180.91 Million words | 2020-09-03 18:37Update
[Starting Point's First Edits Group Signed Work] What kind of mystery is hidden in the tomb of seven thousand years? How did the Galactic Superstate undergo earth-shattering transformations? Who is the mastermind behind it all? And what is the true extent of the power of martial cultivators? A humble miner from the planet Fengtu, Yishuihan, unexpectedly encounters Mr. Mu in the depths of the earth and becomes his disciple. From that moment on, he embarks on a journey to explore ancient connected tombs, engaging in countless battles and intellectual contests with the once illustrious Xuan Yuan Duke. Through these trials, Yishuihan accum
179.87 Million words | 2021-05-26 00:51Update
The universe, this endless starry sky, is the dream of every hunter. For hunters who roam among the stars, only the universe is their limit. Does the universe have limits? Where are those limits? After accidentally obtaining a mysterious chip, Xilin, a young shadow hunter, embarks on a journey into this boundless starry sky. A lighthearted adventure story, not torturing the main characters. Please feel free to bookmark it. ^^ Also, check out my new book "Going back in time and turning into a cat", a city life genre, not cultivation.
176.34 Million words | 2020-10-03 15:11Update
Waking up from a deep sleep, I found myself in a world of zombies. Killing zombies, chopping trees, mining, and building could all earn me survival resources. I awakened the talent of forestry, which granted me a hundredfold reward for any achievements. As a beginner, I received a gift pack containing a hand axe, two loaves of bread, and three bottles of water. There were two optional hundredfold reward options: Option 1: a hundred hand axes, two hundred loaves of bread, and three hundred bottles of water; Option 2: a Desert Eagle pistol, two pounds of beef, and three liters of Red Bull. After completing the construction of the fortress, I could choose from two optional hundredfold reward options: Option 1: four hundred junior native workers; Option 2: four intermediate native workers. Upon completing the construction of the barracks, I could choose an optional hundredfold reward: Option 1: a female ranger; Option 2: an elemental ranger. From that moment on, I became invincible in the forestry. While others were still struggling to mine and fight zombies for survival, I led an army of death and Titans, conquering cities and territories. As others formed alliances to resist the zombie tide, I had already broken through the headquarters of the haunted houses in the Chinese region, venturing into the depths of hell. PS: Invincible, powerful, and toxin-free!
176.31 Million words | 2023-05-31 01:32Update
This is a future world, the birthplace of dreams, where advancements in technology have eliminated arduous physical labor for humans. For the first time, they are being liberated from internal oppression, heralding the arrival of a golden age. However, the karmic ties of the past millions of years remain entangled, leaving humans with the choice to either eliminate or liberate themselves from them.
171.11 Million words | 2021-11-08 11:20Update
Weary reader, it is an honor that you have chosen this book amidst the weighty and dim library. Unfortunately, this book is sick. Your fingers should be able to feel the raised growths on the book cover, a result of the words written in days gone by, like parasites rooted in the pages. It is hoped that someone will observe their wriggling, feel, analyze, and touch this diseased story itself. If you insist on borrowing this book, please remember to regularly examine your physical condition. If any of our fellow bookworms find "Gentleman of the End" satisfactory, please do not forget to recommend it to your friends on QQ groups and Weibo! The latest chapters of "Gentleman of the End" can be found at
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