The Perfect Blend of Urban and Science Fiction Novels Urban science fiction is a genre that seamlessly blends the fast-paced elements of urban life with mind-bending concepts of science fiction. It provides readers with a unique and exhilarating reading experience that combines the grittiness of city living with fantastical technological advancements. If you're a fan of this genre or looking to explore it further, you've come to the right place. In this article, we will introduce you to some must-read urban science fiction novels, their talented authors, and additional resources to enhance your reading journey. 1. "Neuromancer" by William Gibson: Considered a seminal work in the genre, "Neuromancer" takes readers on a thrilling ride through a dystopian future where hackers, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality coexist. Gibson's imaginative and vivid portrayal of a decaying urban landscape will keep you hooked from the very first page. 2. "Snow Crash" by Neal Stephenson: Set in a futuristic Los Angeles, "Snow Crash" explores a world dominated by virtual reality and corporate corruption. Stephenson's anarchic vision and witty writing style make this novel a must-read for fans of both cyberpunk and urban fiction. 3. "The Windup Girl" by Paolo Bacigalupi: Set in a post-oil future Bangkok, "The Windup Girl" delves into a world where biotechnology and political intrigue collide. Bacigalupi's atmospheric writing and intricate world-building earned this book widespread critical acclaim and numerous awards. 4. "Altered Carbon" by Richard K. Morgan: Blending elements of cyberpunk and noir, "Altered Carbon" introduces readers to a future where human consciousness can be transferred between bodies. Morgan's gripping storytelling and visceral depiction of a dark urban world make this novel an instant classic. 5. "The Peripheral" by William Gibson: In "The Peripheral," Gibson combines time travel, virtual reality, and an intricately woven narrative. The novel explores the consequences of interconnected technological advancements in both urban and rural settings, offering readers a thought-provoking experience. If you're craving more urban science fiction, there are several websites and communities dedicated to this genre. Websites like Goodreads and Reddit's r/printSF are excellent platforms to discover recommendations, join discussions, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Additionally, following authors on social media platforms or subscribing to their newsletters can offer valuable insights and updates on upcoming releases. In conclusion, urban science fiction novels offer a captivating blend of gritty urban life and futuristic concepts. With a plethora of talented authors and gripping narratives to choose from, you're sure to find a book that will transport you to a thrilling and thought-provoking world. Happy reading!
I have my king, and I am his loyal servant. I am willing to wave the flag and shout for him, even willing to die on the battlefield for him.
394.30 Million words | 2023-05-17 09:26Update
I have my king, I am his loyal servant, willing to wave my flag and shout for him, willing to die on the battlefield for him.
495.48 Million words | 2022-02-28 13:59Update
A story of a grassroots individual navigating the officialdom with passion, dreams, and ambitions. It showcases the youthful vigor of a college student who is concerned about the country and the people, and embarks on a positive and revolutionary path!
427.17 Million words | 2021-05-05 05:17Update
Auntie, who ventured into the city, returned in glory, and Zhang Yu's mother was tempted to have her son join her. Little did they know, the so-called luxury mansion turned out to be a thirty-square-meter rental house. Living together as a man and a woman posed a challenge, not to mention the fact that Auntie's real estate agency was struggling to pay the rent. Feng shui selling houses, feng shui decoration... Surprisingly, the occult art that Zhang Yu learned from the undertaker in the countryside came in handy, and he transformed into a top-notch real estate agent... Brothers, beautiful ladies, want to buy a house? We have both yin and yang houses, and we offer renovation services too!
351.64 Million words | 2023-06-29 02:51Update
Arrogant university graduate Liu Fei enters the officialdom and rampantly beats his immediate superior, indulges in endless romance with beautiful and charming ladies, employs the Thirty-Six Stratagems to eliminate political enemies, and turns everything he touches into gold, establishing a huge family business. From grassroots to high-ranking officials, Liu Fei rises with the wind, thriving in the political arena for decades. What kind of pinnacle will Liu Fei eventually reach? If you, dear readers, find "Official Career" to be satisfying, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!
452.19 Million words | 2021-08-08 03:12Update
Reborn. Flowers, birds, fish, insects, porcelain, pottery, calligraphy, paintings, jade gambling, Ming and Qing furniture, dressing accessories, ancient coins, cigarette labels, posters... From now on, my glamorous life as an antique collector begins. ... ... ... Already completed novel: "The City of Rebirth" [Detailed Introduction] Keywords: Rebirth, Antiques
177.29 Million words | 2023-01-17 00:04Update
An accident gave him the ability to manipulate time. BACK: Reverse time. STOP: Freeze time. REVERSE: Rewind the time of specific objects. From then on, he rose to prominence in the world of beautiful women in the officialdom! [Already completed three books: "Mr. Mayor," "Starting Over," and "Rebirth of a Plaything," with a total of over 10,000 words.]
329.76 Million words | 2022-08-04 21:45Update
On a certain day in a certain year and month, Misfortune Sister suddenly said, "I want to become a celebrity." Qinzé remained calm and replied, "Sis, if you want Dad to beat me to death, I won't oppose." Misfortune Sister argued firmly, "Qinzé, you've been living with me for so many years. You have to shoulder this blame." This is a story of a sister continuously tricking her younger brother. Qinzé: "Damn it, luckily I have a system."
195.52 Million words | 2021-07-03 10:30Update
Well, first of all, this is a completely twisted book that revolves around the evil thoughts of a banana, telling a series of stories about a killer's reincarnation. In short, this book is a purely light-hearted fantasy novel, filled with plenty of easygoing and deceive-to-defeat episodes. Those with corrupted and wicked minds, please come in and your various needs will be satisfied here. Those with pure and upright thoughts, please go read another book by the banana titled "Survival Diary in a Foreign Land" with the book number (unspecified), where your other needs will be catered to. Any other evil elements not mentioned above can be discussed and supplemented by those interested. Our motto is, there's no limit to how evil it can get, only more evil! According to some people's opinions about changing the synopsis, personally, I think this can be considered as quite shameless content introduction ^_^
368.16 Million words | 2022-08-24 15:34Update
Originally, "Dragon and Snake" had not yet concluded, so there shouldn't have been a new book. But because of the contract, it had to be started. The new book is a xianxia genre, and I have been preparing for it for a long time. It should be a refreshing change for everyone. Recently, "Dragon and Snake" has been updating at an unbelievably slow pace, to the point where I feel embarrassed to mention it. However, the new book has a large amount of draft material, so this situation won't happen again. "Yang Shen," the new book, also breaks the embarrassing situation of not having drafts like "Buddha's Origin," "Black Mountain," and "Dragon and Snake." As the new book begins, "Dragon and Snake" will also hasten its conclusion, although there are still a few plot points to be written. "Dragon and Snake" has consumed too much of my effort, and although it is not finished yet, I still have a feeling of exhaustion. I only hope that after "Dragon and Snake" is completed, it will hold a prominent position when people mention martial arts novels on the Qidian website. When many years have passed, if people want to read martial arts novels of this genre, they will immediately think of "Dragon and Snake." "Yang Shen," the new book, will be available after midnight tonight. I hope everyone can support it. As for the update speed of the new book, I dare not guarantee that it will be a burst, but as someone with draft material for the first time, I am hopeful and ready to fight against some fast-paced authors.
22.46 Million words | 2021-12-15 13:20Update
A senior colleague in the police once told me: Compassion does not wield weapons, and goodness does not join the police force. Good people cannot become police officers because, in the eyes of those engaged in criminal activities, kindness is seen as a ridiculous weakness. Unfortunately, I am not a kind person, nor am I weak. The various bizarre crimes and colorful criminals have become a part of my life. I have no choice but to think like them and act like them, because I am constantly racking my brain on how to catch them. My name is Yu Zhou, and I am a detective. This is my story, a story filled with confusion, frustration, impulsiveness, and intensity... QQ Official Group: City of Yu Zhou (Thanks to Little Buddha Temple for providing).
566.92 Million words | 2020-08-18 19:44Update
He was expelled from the prestigious elite Navy SEAL team due to a serious mistake, and returned to the city to live a decadent life. However, fate continued to play tricks on him. A series of misunderstandings made him a frequent visitor to the police station, and he was regarded as extremely dangerous by the police...
407.99 Million words | 2021-09-02 07:21Update
Feng shui is divided into nine ranks, with each rank corresponding to a heavenly level. Feng shui has different realms: understanding, cultivating one's energy, cultivating oneself, and seeking the Tao. In the 21st century, an ordinary young man unexpectedly inherits the mysterious teachings of Zhuge Liang in mysticism. From then on, he navigates the urban landscape, mingling among high-ranking officials and nobles, alongside the daughters of wealthy families. Qin Yu said, "I am a top-grade master of divination, analyzing people, places, and charming beauties." PS: Readers who collect this book will obtain a treasured feng shui site suitable for princes and nobles. Recommended readers will obtain a place suitable for ministers and generals. Both collectors and recommenders will receive benefits together. Oh my, this is an unparalleled, eternal treasure, destined for no one else but you!
488.77 Million words | 2021-12-05 23:49Update
"The Ghost Blows Out the Light Collection" is a series of text adventure stories, featuring three contemporary tomb raiders who utilize Feng Shui secrets to decipher the pulses of the great mountains and rivers of the world, searching for the lost dragon palaces and temples scattered across the earth's surface. They encounter deserts, snow-capped mountains, forests, canyons, swift currents, grasslands, and unknown mysterious flora and fauna, all while facing perilous traps and experiencing heart-stopping moments, as they unravel layer by layer the ancient mysteries in the astonishing underground world beyond limits and imagination.
163.27 Million words | 2021-04-30 01:18Update
He once saw a thief named Xiaowu in a small county town, witnessed a golden mermaid by the Suzhou River, and even saw a man in a small village learning to imitate a donkey's call before being beheaded... This is probably the story of an ordinary youth transforming into an artistic one. The book is quite ponderous.
201.32 Million words | 2021-10-23 05:11Update
Zhao Tiezhu's name may seem ordinary, but when it comes to his nickname, "The Shadow," he is famous in the global assassin community. Nowadays, with the world at peace, business isn't so good for this killer. I heard he started making money in real estate, so Zhao Tiezhu bought a large set of villas and became a legendary landlord. These villas are only rented to single women, men stay away. Zhao Tiezhu posted a rental advertisement on a well-known social networking website. Lolitas, mature women, and cougars all appeared in this mansion. Police women, school beauties, all kinds of beauties surrounded him. Dominating the campus, unifying the underworld, all to make my tenants live more comfortably. "I am a responsible landlord," Zhao Tiezhu says, stepping on countless enemies' corpses. If you readers think "The Killer Landlord and the Charming Tenants" is not bad, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and Weibo!
229.07 Million words | 2022-12-26 16:17Update
Ancient civilization, lost treasure, mysterious ancient tomb. With the guidance of a fragment of a secret scroll passed down in the protagonist's family, three contemporary tomb raiders peel back layers of ancient mysteries in a bizarre underground world. What lies beneath the Kunlun Mountain's glacier is a nine-story demon tower. What is it? Concealing the tomb of a vanished ancient sorcerer king, sinister burial pits, mysterious mica, and a underground nine-story "golden" tower, filled with peculiar ancient costumes on withered skeletons. And what unknown creatures lurk here? Swarming fireflies attack, gigantic mysterious crawling monsters. A group of people fighting for their lives! Custom tags by the author: tomb raiding, technical skills.
439.43 Million words | 2021-08-03 05:32Update
Confidence in life for two hundred years, able to span three thousand miles in a single blow! When the wave of reform and opening up swept over, how should Lu Weimin regain control of his life's destiny? From the disappointment of a failed job assignment after graduation to the rise of a confident life, this unpredictable journey with ups and downs, the turbulent and ever-changing political arena, step by step, seizing every opportunity, the great path invisible, the traveler boundless, the long road of officialdom, only by having a broad outlook, lofty aspirations, can one reach the other shore directly.
278.63 Million words | 2022-06-13 04:42Update
A regular high school student followed an old man who claimed to be the world's top killer to learn kung fu. By chance, he also obtained a bottle of elixir which endowed him with various superpowers. From then on, he embarked on an irreversible path. What? I have to seek revenge for this old man? What? A gorgeous and sexy beauty as my roommate, and a fashionable and stunning policewoman? Okay, for the sake of my innocence, I'll go!
316.84 Million words | 2022-05-14 13:34Update
White-collar worker Li Kang unexpectedly reincarnates into his childhood and embarks on a journey of incredible growth as a genius teenager. Previous life's connections intertwine with new love in this lifetime, as various beautiful women come into his life. With vast knowledge from a previous era, he dominates the business world and establishes a commercial empire. To protect his loved ones, he boldly ventures to the overseas Twin Dragon Island, engages in a bloody battle in the Golden Triangle, eradicates a killer organization, and brings down the Hong Kong underworld... All the excitement lies in the perfect life of rebirth. Green Tea Teahouse (QQ Group: ) welcomes readers to join.
434.42 Million words | 2023-04-10 02:05Update
The protagonist, Chen Yang, was originally just an ordinary person. However, one day, he suddenly received an opportunity: he would possess a special ability to control his own luck!! Immediately, opportunities in love, career, and wealth came pouring in... When a person can freely control their own luck, how will their life change? Will they be able to meet beautiful women wherever they go? Will their stocks immediately hit their limit? Ah... it's not possible for things to be so good...
325.27 Million words | 2020-08-23 23:39Update
