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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!
I can upgrade the shelter. Fiction
I can upgrade the shelter.

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

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Super God Modeler Fiction
Super God Modeler

Energy from the source, ferocious beasts rampant, and superpowers flourishing. Su Hao is just an ordinary high school student in his third year, who possesses the low-level source energy ability of "Model Analysis." However, when he establishes a model of characters in his mind and analyzes their abilities, an overwhelming idea echoes in his head. What if he builds a complete model of the entire world? Does this mean he can... control the world!

328.43 Million words | 2022-11-20 19:00Update

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What does it mean to be a first-class savior? Fiction
What does it mean to be a first-class savior?

[Text Game] [Nominated for Best Newcomer of the Year] Messiahs are also categorized into three levels. Inept messiahs have low efficiency, taking years or even decades to save the world once, causing countless people to suffer and may not even truly save the world in the end. Third-rate messiahs are manipulated by schemers throughout their lives, ignorant...

109.19 Million words | 2022-10-27 13:25Update

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Logging into Fantasy from the Primordial Era Fiction
Logging into Fantasy from the Primordial Era

Main World: Primordial World Identity: Witch Clan Period: Just before the Hongjun Enlightenment, when the Demon Clan established the Demon Court and the Witch Clan dominated the land, on the eve of the second immeasurable catastrophe. Transcended Worlds: High Martial (completed), Concealing the Heavens (completed), Grave of the Gods (completed), Inch of Radiance (completed), Perfect (ongoing...)

78.79 Million words | 2022-12-22 01:49Update

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I really didn't want to be the hero. Fiction
I really didn't want to be the hero.

As soon as the eyes open, they cross the door of a thousand years. As the eyes close, reality remains impoverished. Chen Feng, a transporter who travels through time with his life. Starting from transporting songs, movies, and various forms of entertainment, to transporting future technologies. He initially only wanted to be a carefree transporter, enjoying a life of ease and waiting for death, but he never expected that each time he transported technology, it would cause a technological explosion a thousand years later. Every action he takes will change the course of history for the following thousand years. With each transport, he transforms himself into a savior. [Reader group hot pot powder "Table One"].

263.16 Million words | 2020-08-17 06:02Update

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I can shatter planets with my mind. Fiction
I can shatter planets with my mind.

The only extraordinary being in the Blue Star, who shatters planets with the power of his mind—a cultivator of divine refinement!

132.24 Million words | 2020-10-22 00:48Update

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The autobiography I wrote couldn't possibly be a tragedy. Fiction
The autobiography I wrote couldn't possibly be a tragedy.

Every life decision may determine a completely different life path. Choosing the world's richest person could lead to unimaginable wealth, while choosing the wrong path could result in irreversible consequences. However, there is one person who miraculously avoids all pitfalls and reaches the pinnacle of success through a straight path. It's all because of his extraordinary autobiography... "But why do I seem to encounter countless pitfalls along the way..." If you enjoyed reading "The Autobiography I Wrote Couldn't Possibly Be a Tragedy," don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your WeChat groups and private chats!

161.71 Million words | 2022-06-08 16:25Update

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Earthlings are too fierce. Fiction
Earthlings are too fierce.

Fifty years ago, Dragon City traveled through time, a lone soldier wielding iron and blood, raising the banner of Earth's civilization in the face of the terrifying onslaught from the myriad races of the otherworld. Fifty years later, Meng Chao is reborn, realizing that his contributions can make him stronger. "Ding ding, you just helped an elderly lady cross the street, promoting social harmony, contribution points +." "Ding ding, in your hand-to-hand combat with the Monster Queen, you displayed the fighting spirit of the Dragon City warriors, contribution points +." "With just a casual guidance from you, the Martial God comprehended the most powerful battle technique, leading to a massive increase in Dragon City's overall combat strength, contribution points +." "Through your persuasion and education, the Dark Night Witch woke up and tearfully promised to never cause mischief again, contribution points +." "With your virtuous influence, countless gods and demons from the otherworld were transformed, willing to fight for Earth's civilization. Your civilization is about to become god-like, contribution points +." Meng Chao swears that he only wanted to make a small contribution to this society, but he never expected that it would make the Earthlings... so fierce! A million words and ten thousand subscriptions for the old book "Forty Thousand Years of Cultivation," a three million-word exquisite work "Spiritual Energy Surging." With fast typing and great luck, welcome to join the excitement!

556.98 Million words | 2022-12-18 04:29Update

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The Catastrophe of the Python Fiction
The Catastrophe of the Python

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

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Common Master Fiction
Common Master

Folklore mystery, soul realm, group running experience. Zhou Bala entered a text-based running group game called "Society" and unexpectedly discovered that the rewards obtained in the game can be brought to reality. Various bizarre and peculiar things began to appear in reality. Feng shui divination, facing the yin in reverse, driving away zombies and dispelling evil spirits, primitive skills of illness treatment, mountain wanderers and waterway walkers, mothers of bed bugs, silk spinning and salt boiling, the five thunders can eliminate curses, invoking celestial troops with Hu Huang lime, raising little ghosts with Lord Duang, witch doctors performing exorcism dances, a bowl of talisman water for dealing with collisions, a yellow paper talisman received from a celestial master, the river god not accepting last year's sacrifice, the river currents bringing disaster, no rest at the foot of the mountain god's temple, the earth god doesn't ask in front

68.04 Million words | 2022-09-18 13:32Update

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Daily Life from Super God Academy Fiction
Daily Life from Super God Academy

"There is no problem in this world that cannot be solved by crossing over to another world and clearing dungeons. If there is, then cross over a few more times!" Xu Yi crossed over to the world of the Theological Academy, and one day, there was a sudden flash of "divine" light. In order to "flatten the world and bring happiness to the people," he always felt like he should do something, so he shouted: "Teach the invincible martial arts to our countrymen, and beat up the numerous foreign alien dogs and wolves." "Manifest the divine fire of exterminating monsters with both hands, and burn all the evil spirits and demons." "With a flying sword from the dantian, destroy the alien warships a thousand miles away." Xu Yi: "Author, are you talking about me? Why does the style not match?" Author: "If I say it's you, then it's you!" PS: Book club, welcome to join!

308.06 Million words | 2022-04-04 05:30Update

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Work Prophet Fiction
Work Prophet

"I am not a god, just a nine-to-five worker who leaves on time. I will do my best to assist you during working hours, but after I clock off... it's up to you." A workplace deity farming a little bit of romance. That's the gist. Written by Xiaodai Zhao, "Work Prophet" is a novel available for free, with no pop-up ads, as a chapter-by-chapter release by online users. Recommended link: w

159.23 Million words | 2021-10-17 14:22Update

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Legend of the Masters Fiction
Legend of the Masters

It is undoubtedly a monumental task to establish a standard of beauty and ugliness for Ye Zhong, who has never had any dealings with women. Ye Zhong approaches this from a practical perspective. His legs are too slender to provide sufficient explosive power. His hands have delicate skin, indicating a poor resistance to impact. Despite having overly developed chest muscles, they are not solid, resulting in a serious lack of strength and becoming a burden for mobility. Overall assessment: extremely terrible!

216.37 Million words | 2022-07-08 17:06Update

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I am cultivating the liver attribute on a deserted island. Fiction
I am cultivating the liver attribute on a deserted island.

Spiritual rejuvenation, mysterious arrival, rules changing, times shifting. I am the original superhuman, also the world's strongest. In fact, I did not die, I was just trapped on a deserted island.

100.92 Million words | 2022-09-10 12:04Update

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The Gentleman of the Apocalypse Fiction
The Gentleman of the Apocalypse

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

170.11 Million words | 2021-06-25 04:17Update

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District Nine. Fiction
District Nine.

After the catastrophe, the land lay in ruins. There was a shortage of food, scarce resources, and a chaotic situation... A young man emerged from the planned area, facing the desolate wasteland, and ventured alone into District Nine to make a living. Unexpectedly, he encountered a small group of friends by chance, and with a slight change of mind, they rose to prominence in this turbulent era, embarking on a legendary journey... The martial world remained as treacherous as ever. The only designated WeChat public account — Pseudo Jie.

602.39 Million words | 2023-06-30 22:38Update

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The apocalypse begins with a nightmare. Fiction
The apocalypse begins with a nightmare.

Fear breaks the boundaries between dreams and reality, making it hard to distinguish which is which. When the nightmare truly descends, no one can escape unscathed. It is both a peril and an opportunity.

379.16 Million words | 2021-10-15 09:37Update

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Star Hunter Fiction
Star Hunter

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

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Future Library Fiction
Future Library

Innate prodigal, aiming for a luxurious lifestyle. Naturally powerful, taking it upon oneself to torment the nobles. In a world where strength is calculated, the knowledge of centuries is enough to tower above the masses. And yet, it is still not enough. A ring that can connect to other realms grants Dr. Cheng Jinzhou, a theoretical physics doctorate, access to entire volumes of books.

124.27 Million words | 2023-02-02 10:19Update

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I feed on gods and deities. Fiction
I feed on gods and deities.

Thirty years ago, a meteor fell and unearthed the divine city! Gods emerged and preyed on humans. Since that day, humans have become food for the gods, except for me! Because I feast on gods. "Feasting on Gods" is a novel written by Xiangsi Xihongdou. This is a non-pop-up, free online full-text reading, shared by a netizen. Recommended link: [link provided]

216.15 Million words | 2020-11-29 16:20Update

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The Cataclysm Fiction
The Cataclysm

One day, a mysterious mastermind transformed the world into a post-apocalyptic era infested with monsters. Each person was endowed with a character from the game "League of Legends." In order to survive, you must level up and evolve. Reaching level oo grants you the status of a universal citizen; otherwise, death awaits. Unfortunately, Ye Zhan died at level oo but was reborn five years before the catastrophic outbreak. In this new life, ...

313.40 Million words | 2022-08-03 08:57Update

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