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Top 10 Action Science Fiction Novels You Need to Read

If you're a fan of both action-packed adventures and mind-bending science fiction, then you're in for a treat. In this article, we will introduce you to the top 10 action science fiction novels that will take your imagination to new heights. From intergalactic battles to futuristic dystopias, these books will satisfy your craving for thrilling plots and captivating characters. So, without further ado, let's dive into the realm of action-packed science fiction!

1. "Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline: Set in a virtual reality world, this novel follows Wade Watts on his quest to solve puzzles and earn control of a massive fortune, hidden by the creator of the game.

2. "Neuromancer" by William Gibson: Considered a seminal work in the cyberpunk genre, "Neuromancer" is a gripping tale of a washed-up hacker hired for one last job that could end up costing him his life.

3. "Dune" by Frank Herbert: This epic science fiction masterpiece is set in a distant future where interstellar politics, giant sandworms, and religious zealotry collide, creating a rich and complex universe.

4. "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card: Join young Ender Wiggin as he trains at a military academy in space, preparing to face an alien race known as the buggers in a battle for the survival of humanity.

5. "Old Man's War" by John Scalzi: In a future where aging can be reversed, senior citizens are recruited to fight in a galactic war. Follow protagonist John Perry as he discovers the truth behind his new youthful body.

6. "Snow Crash" by Neal Stephenson: This cyberpunk novel follows Hiro Protagonist, a hacker and pizza delivery driver, as he uncovers a conspiracy surrounding a dangerous virtual reality drug known as Snow Crash.

7. "Red Mars" by Kim Stanley Robinson: If you're fascinated by stories of colonizing other planets, this novel takes you on a journey to Mars, exploring the challenges and conflicts faced by the first settlers.

8. "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins: In a dystopian society, Katniss Everdeen volunteers as a tribute in a deadly game where only one can survive. This thrilling series captivated readers worldwide.

9. "Hyperion" by Dan Simmons: In this Hugo Award-winning novel, a group of travelers recounts their tales on a pilgrimage to the enigmatic and dangerous world of Hyperion, each with their own hidden agendas.

10. "The Expanse" series by James S.A. Corey: This highly acclaimed series features a future where humanity has colonized the solar system, complete with political intrigues, interplanetary conflicts, and a mysterious alien protomolecule.

For more action science fiction recommendations, reliable online platforms like Goodreads and Amazon can provide extensive reading lists tailored to your preferences. With countless novels waiting to transport you to thrilling worlds beyond imagination, what are you waiting for? Dive into these action-packed stories and let your imagination soar!
Star Domain Odyssey Fiction
Star Domain Odyssey

In a future year, the people of Hua Nation discovered and named the "Pangu Star Territory" as the interstellar migration wave began. Over a century has passed, and humanity still struggles on that vast and magical continent, with the flame of humanity seemingly extinguishing at the slightest blow. Two years ago, Xi Ze, driven by dreams (or temporarily insane), volunteered for military service. Two years later, Xi Ze's misfortune turned into an opportunity, and he soared to new heights! "My journey lies in the vast sky of the star territory. Whether obstacles have two legs or four hands, I will crush them all beneath my military boots!"

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Transcending to become the caretaker AI of a lost civilization. Fiction
Transcending to become the caretaker AI of a lost civilization.

What is the experience of being a transmigrated AI like? Li Wenyuan, who was hit by a meteor, successfully had a taste of this feeling. Luckily, he realized that the planet he was controlling... seemed to have a tiny bit of something special. "Precious living metal? Any random wall here is living metal!" "Zeelo? You said intelligent machines don't need this? Sorry..."

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Mobile Storm Fiction
Mobile Storm

Humans have entered the era of interstellar navigation, with Earth and the Moon becoming their main habitats. They are also intensifying efforts to expand to other planets, with military power being the key to expansion. The USE and NUP, representing different interests, are engaged in fierce conflicts. Mobile suits have replaced most conventional weapons and become the primary combat force of humanity. The protagonist's dream is to become an outstanding mobile suit pilot and he tirelessly works towards it. However, his poor performance in exams threatens to shatter his dream of attending military school. A meteor event changes the trajectory. In a parallel world, an alien object introduces a brand new beginning, marking the birth of a new era for humanity.

285.13 Million words | 2022-12-28 07:05Update

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Strange Tales Research Club Fiction
Strange Tales Research Club

If one day, you discovered the dark truth of the world. Those bizarre stories and urban legends that you once thought were fictional and widely spread, turned out to be real! What would you do? "Fantastic!" Zhang Luo made a victory gesture by forming a "V" with his fingers. For this crazy supernatural tales enthusiast, the whole world seemed to have transformed into a magnificent giant amusement park.

143.60 Million words | 2021-10-22 03:08Update

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The Chronicle of Hypo-Ni Fiction
The Chronicle of Hypo-Ni

When the interstellar era arrived, humanity conquered the vast starry seas. Endless desires drove humans forward, but eventually a great disaster struck - an invasion by aliens. After a long and arduous battle, the Phylaxian death front was established, forming a stable stellar domain. As the era of Fantasia commenced, fueled by desires, humanity continued to seek knowledge and explore. Eventually, they transcended into the realm of forbidden gods, unleashing unimaginable technologies. A millennium later, the land of dreams blossomed, fantasies shattered, and a grand new interstellar era dawned.

317.78 Million words | 2021-02-25 12:01Update

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My girlfriend is a zombie. Fiction
My girlfriend is a zombie.

The end of the world has arrived, and the entire world has plunged into darkness and decay. As an otaku, Lingmo feels a great pressure. His childhood sweetheart has been infected with a virus, and the beautiful senior student has been bitten by wicked zombies. Can he survive with a zombie girl in his house? Can drinking her essence grant immunity to the virus? And, shockingly, does intimate relations with a zombie girl actually improve physical fitness? Lingmo says: "Actually, having a few zombie girlfriends isn't too bad... Wait, can you please not bite me right now?" PS: Seeking sponsorship from soft and delicate newcomers!

367.39 Million words | 2022-04-12 11:46Update

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Fraudulent Hero Fiction
Fraudulent Hero

Tian Xingjian, a naturally timid chubby guy, enlists in the army to lose weight, but is pitifully caught up in the vortex of war. How does he transform from a coward into a hero? How does he create a new way of warfare with his cunning and petty ideas? How does his fear of death give him immense power? I write, you read. Let's weave a lighthearted story that delves into topics like human nature, war, politics, and morality, which are anything but light. Interstellar warfare, an eternal theme of science fiction. Quotes from the chubby guy: When shamelessness becomes a habit, and sleaziness transcends into a spirit, humanity will truly surpass itself.

404.55 Million words | 2020-07-30 17:35Update

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The Tower of Overturning Fiction
The Tower of Overturning

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

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Sword of Dawn Fiction
Sword of Dawn

Gao Wen traveled through time, but there were some slight issues during the process. After floating in the air above a different world for tens of thousands of years, he realized that he might need a body to truly become a complete time traveler. However, he didn't expect that even after successfully obtaining a body, he would still have to crawl out of a coffin and face two bewildered great-great-great-great-granddaughters... and a world on the verge of the end of an era.

633.27 Million words | 2021-11-10 04:23Update

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Devouring the Starry Sky Fiction
Devouring the Starry Sky

The days when we chased the "Coiling Dragon" novel together. The diary of Coiling Dragon's female fan lolita. For details, click on pl. Following "Nine Cauldrons," "Coiling Dragon," "Stellar Transformations," "Cuan Mang," and "Stellar Peak Legend," this is Tomato's sixth book! Summary: In the starry sky, this planet is entirely brownish-yellow, with no signs of life, and a diameter of kilometers. Oh, it unexpectedly contains veins of "Stellar Tears Gold." What luck! After devouring this planet, my strength should be restored to what it was before my injury. Pale-faced Luo Feng sits cross-legged on a flying meteorite, overlooking a lifeless planet in the distance. "Swallowing the Starry Sky," Tomato's sixth novel, will present a vast and mysterious future world.

478.45 Million words | 2021-07-31 14:55Update

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I start cultivating as a dragon from the world of low martial arts. Fiction
I start cultivating as a dragon from the world of low martial arts.

Xiaobing Novel Website offers the masterpiece "From the Low Martial World to Dragon Transformation" written by the great author Shan Zhong Fuyun. The entire text is available for free reading without any interruptions. Please follow "From the Low Martial World to Dragon Transformation" for updates.

126.22 Million words | 2021-03-04 04:54Update

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Apocalyptic New World Fiction
Apocalyptic New World

The apocalypse was brought upon the world by cards that fell from the sky, ushering in a new era. Food cards, creature cards, equipment cards, energy cards... This is a brand-new world. As someone who has survived for three years in this new world, will his journey be entirely different upon his return? Tomato's new work, "New World of the Apocalypse," presents a peculiar and unprecedented world. Guaranteed by his previous completed works, "Demon Chapter," "Peerless Martial Saint," and "Shadow Street," rest assured and enjoy your reading!

268.88 Million words | 2022-03-21 03:26Update

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Interstellar Commando Fiction
Interstellar Commando

In the Third Era, humans migrated to the South Alpha star system, where the military prospered. A rookie soldier from a colonial planet, armed with an ancestral relic from millennia ago, forged an unbeatable legend on the battlefield among the stars. Witness this ordinary young man, rising from a foot soldier to a marshal, breaking through the fog and creating brilliance.

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Machine Warrior Storm Fiction
Machine Warrior Storm

The Solar System Alliance, in order to explore the mysteries of the soul, secretly formed the Genius Organization - the Genesis Youth Class, bringing together young individuals with exceptional talent from the four federations of the solar system. However, a major accident occurred during their research, resulting in multiple casualties. The main culprit was imprisoned, the Youth Class disbanded, and the files were sealed and became forbidden. Five years later, at the Tianjing Mecha Military Academy, which had suffered a humiliating defeat in the Pan-Solar System Mecha Championship, an unexpected gift fell from the sky in the form of Tongshen, the first-ranked student in the Asian Mecha Preparatory Class. He embarked on a path of reconstruction, but little did he know that this was just the beginning. Unbelievable events started to occur frequently, with the center of the whirlpool being an unknown second-year student. Mecha, the ultimate romance for men. It has been almost eight years since the last Star Wars Storm. Let's together experience the charm of science fiction. This is also the ultimate version of the Storm series.

235.71 Million words | 2023-03-26 21:47Update

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The Forever Life in Online Games Fiction
The Forever Life in Online Games

Grant me eternal life.

361.80 Million words | 2023-05-12 00:41Update

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From the Red Moon onwards. Fiction
From the Red Moon onwards.

From the moment the crimson moon appeared in the sky, everyone in the world turned into lunatics. Except for me!

302.29 Million words | 2022-10-13 15:26Update

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Dark civilization Fiction
Dark civilization

As night falls and darkness descends upon the world, a great era known as the "Age of Darkness" begins, marking another stage of evolution for humanity. With memories of surviving the apocalypse for ten years, Ye Chen returns to the day it all began, with one goal in mind: to protect the people around him. And then...with the strength of an ant, he sets out to conquer the world! Lost in the midst of life, struggling aimlessly in this world, as you move forward, there will always be a path that opens up for you... Following the powerful masterpiece, "Terror Storm of the Apocalypse", comes a new and formidable work.

334.64 Million words | 2022-02-25 22:47Update

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Endless Arsenal Fiction
Endless Arsenal

This is heaven because it has everything that exists on Earth. Everything you desire but cannot obtain can be found here. This is hell because everyone has to struggle hard here and then indulge in a world where reality and illusion are indistinguishable. Here, is a world of endless slaughter... Dear readers, if you think "Endless Armament" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!

598.00 Million words | 2022-09-20 10:17Update

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natural disaster Fiction
natural disaster

The tranquil world turned overnight into a deadly game ground. Wealthy officials and high-ranking figures? Stunningly beautiful star students? In this bloody and brutal world, only the truly strong have the right to survive, while the weak are doomed to be enslaved or eliminated! This is the calamity of heaven! And the calamity of gods and demons! This is the true apocalypse, but not the end of humanity! [Wanderer's Home QQ group:]

247.33 Million words | 2021-10-25 08:12Update

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Global Evolution Fiction
Global Evolution

The Cambrian Explosion, the greatest biological mystery in the scientific world today. Over 500 million years ago, single-celled life on Earth underwent a sudden and remarkable evolution, giving rise to a dazzling array of organisms seemingly out of thin air. The ancestors of all present-day species appeared during this brief period, evolving at a speed billions of times faster than today. It was a glorious era. Unfortunately, brilliant things are always fleeting. After the brief splendor of the Cambrian period, life on Earth entered a slow-paced evolution that lasted for over 500 million years. And humans, in the race against the tortoise, managed to gain a slight edge over others, becoming

106.28 Million words | 2020-12-20 01:00Update

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Horror High Fiction
Horror High

A very ordinary yet extremely special "admission letter"... A nameless "university"... Yin Kuang, an ordinary teenager who despises school to the extreme, ends up at this so-called "university" because of a piece of "admission letter"... And then he realizes that the school he used to detest is simply heaven compared to this... In this "university," Yin Kuang's sole goal in life is to obtain that damn bloody "diploma"!! New book update... Your gentle touch without any effort can give me boundless passion and motivation... I need your support... Quality assurance is a must ~@^_^@~~@^_^@~~@^_^@~

390.60 Million words | 2021-04-23 13:06Update

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