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Lensman serie by Edward Elmer Smith
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E.E. “Doc” Smith is considered as one of the creator of space opera subgenre of science fiction with Edmond Hamilton,

The lensman serie was a runner-up for the 1966 Hugo award for Best All-Time Series, losing to the Foundation series by Isaac Asimov

Triplanetary: Science fiction novel and space opera by American writer by E. E. Smith: Embark on a thrilling space odyssey with Triplanetary, a science fiction novel and space opera by E. E. Smith. Set in a vast and epic universe, this captivating story follows the adventures of daring heroes, interstellar battles, and the struggle for control of the galaxy. Prepare to be transported to a world of high-stakes action and cosmic wonders.

Key Aspects of the Book Triplanetary:
Expansive Universe: Triplanetary introduces readers to a vast universe filled with intricate planetary systems, advanced civilizations, and cosmic phenomena. E. E. Smith’s world-building creates a rich tapestry of diverse worlds and cosmic forces that captivate the imagination.
High-Stakes Adventure: The novel is a thrilling space opera, packed with pulse-pounding action, interstellar battles, and heroic quests. It follows the journeys of courageous protagonists as they face daunting challenges, grapple with moral dilemmas, and strive to protect their worlds from the forces of evil.
Epic Cosmic Conflict: Triplanetary explores the struggle for power and control in a grand cosmic conflict. It delves into the clash between opposing factions, each with their own agendas and ambitions, showcasing the epic scale of the narrative and the far-reaching consequences of their actions.

The sixth is not linked with the rest on amazon and can be found here. There is also a sidestory : The Vortex Blaster 

Immerse yourself in the gripping world of science fiction and space opera with E.E. Smith’s monumental work, “Triplanetary.” This novel is not just a space adventure; it’s a journey into the vast cosmos, where interstellar sagas unfold, and the fate of worlds hangs in the balance.

The Skylark of Space

The Skylark of Space
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The Skylark of Space is considered to be one of the earliest novels of interstellar travel and the first example of space opera. Originally serialized in 1928 in the magazine Amazing Stories

Brilliant government scientist Richard Seaton discovers a remarkable faster-than-light fuel that will power his interstellar spaceship, The Skylark.
His ruthless rival, Marc DuQuesne, and the sinister World Steel Corporation will do anything to get their hands on the fuel.

When they kidnap Seaton’s fiancee and friends, they unleash a furious pursuit and ignite a burning desire for revenge that will propel The Skylark across the galaxy and back.

Alien Horrors

Alien Horrors
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In the deepest, darkest depths of space, the stars are cold, malevolent eyes looking across a vast graveyard of the unknown, the unnameable, and the undead. Here the planets are tombs and the moons haunted catacombs. And here are extraterrestrial nightmares beyond imagining. There is no benevolent first contact. No utopian worlds. Only alien horrors.

Some of the stories included in Alien Horrors:

Flypaper – An expeditionary team is trapped inside an alien machine that offers them anything they want at a terrible price.
City of Frozen Shadows – The last living man on Earth hides in a gutted city, hunted by alien exterminators.
The Black Ocean – Astronauts adrift in a misty alien ocean are attacked by a gigantic predator.
Charnel World – Mercenaries track the most lethal life form in the galaxy in the green hell of the planet Xenos.
Migration – A mining camp is directly in the path of a migrating alien hive.
Stowaway -The crew of a starship is stalked by a shapeshifting alien bloodsucker.

Firefly – Big Damn Hero

Firefly - Big Damn Hero
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The original novel tying into the critically acclaimed and much-missed Firefly series from creator Joss Whedon.

The Battle of Serenity Valley was the turning point that led the Independents to their defeat at the hands of the Alliance. Yet the Browncoats had held the valley for weeks against all odds, before being ordered to lay down their arms. Command stated they refused to send in airpower because the ground war was “too hot.” But the soldiers who were there insist that was not true…

While picking up a new cargo on Persephone, Captain Malcolm Reynolds is kidnapped by a bunch of embittered veteran Browncoats who suspect him of sabotaging the Independents during the war. As the rest of the crew struggle to locate him, Mal is placed on trial for his life, fighting compelling evidence that someone did indeed betray them to the Alliance all those years ago. As old comrades and old rivals crawl out of the woodwork, Mal must prove his innocence, but his captors are desperate and destitute, and will settle for nothing less than the culprit’s blood.

The Dream God

The Dream God
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Classical Rome never ended, but expanded into a solar Empire. This pagan commonwealth rules from Mercury to Pluto, and each planet’s orbit is now a classical kingdom – under the federation of Caesar Automedon.

A new metaphysical innovation is discovered by the ruler of Neptune: the Godstream. But does this innovation bring humanity closer to the divine? Or does it manufacture new, stranger gods from men?

Ranks of Bronze (Ranks of Bronze Series Book 1)

Ranks of Bronze (Ranks of Bronze Series Book 1)
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They were Roman soldiers—
and they were still alive because there
were no better killers in the galaxy.

The Galactics need fighters who could win battles without the aid of technology. That’s why, when Rome’s legions suffered disaster at Carrhae, secretive alien traders were waiting to buy them on the Persian slave market.

Now, virtually immortal, the Romans fight strange enemies on stranger worlds; and though they win every battle, the spoils of victory never include freedom. If the legionaries are ever to return to Earth, it must be through the beam weapons and force screens of their ruthless alien owners. But no matter the odds, two thousand years is a long time; the Romans are coming home.

At the publisher’s request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

Vietnam veteran, former lawyer, former bus driver, and now bestselling author, David Drake tells a military story like no other. His readers recognize that he can take them where no one else can, with gut-wrenching description that puts them face-to-face with the enemy, and in the midst of the action right on the battlefield. He helped create the audience for mercenary military science fiction with his best-selling “Hammer’s Slammers” books. Drake graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Iowa, majoring in history (with honors) and Latin. His stint at Duke University Law School was interrupted for two years by the U.S. Army, where he served as an enlisted interrogator with the 11th Armored Cavalry in Vietnam and Cambodia. Drake has a wife, a son, and various pets.

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Constellation: A Space Opera in the Classic Tradition (Blood Empire Book 1)

Constellation: A Space Opera in the Classic Tradition (Blood Empire Book 1)
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A powerful battlecruiser lost to the stars. Will her high-stakes salvage operation spark an intergalactic war?

Indy Jackson longs to blast her father’s killer to ashes. But when her latest shady interplanetary deal goes bad, the bold space smuggler is forced to go on the run, framed for an alien massacre. And when her brutal blackmailer demands she recover an abandoned fabled warship, she heads into dangerous territory…

Desperate to return to her black-market trades and hunt down her father’s murderer, Indy teams up with a ragtag crew of mercenaries. But as she confronts the impossible task and uncovers a shocking truth, any misstep could bring a fragile galactic sector to its knees.

Can one daring pirate outsmart ruthless factions and play deadly politics to pull off the coup of the century?

Constellation is the first book in the action-packed Blood Empire space opera trilogy. If you like rebellious heroines, classic sci-fi battles, and planet-loads of hidden agendas, then you’ll love Robert Scanlon’s plasma-fueled leap into danger.

Out of the Silent Planet: (Space Trilogy, Book One) by C. S. Lewis

Out of the Silent Planet: (Space Trilogy, Book One) by C. S. Lewis
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Hunters & Hijinks: A Salvage Title Universe Novel (Salvage Treasure Book 1)

Hunters & Hijinks: A Salvage Title Universe Novel (Salvage Treasure Book 1)
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Have you ever wanted to quit your soul-sucking hell of a day job, tell your supervisors exactly what you think of them, set the office on fire, jump in your slightly used spaceship and scour the galaxy for lost treasures? Of course, you have. And Reggie, Maddy, Ed, and Harold are no different.

Joongee aren’t supposed to like adventure. Quite the opposite, in fact. They’re supposed to like safe, quiet office jobs, become engineers, programmers, or whatever keeps them away from a battlefield or anything remotely dangerous. But after one disappointment too many, Reggie decides that maybe, just maybe, there’s something to Harold’s crazy obsession with the mystery of the Lost Weapons of Koroth. There must be more to life than dying by slow inches in a cubicle. Right? He knows he’s got to do something soon, because if he doesn’t get his small clan away from Galactic Solutions, Maddy really will set the office on fire.

But the galaxy is a dangerous, unforgiving place. It’s full of pirates, overly enthusiastic and sparkly Ahkal-Tiki, and savvy business Krugeri whose minds are as sharp as their claws. It takes cunning, heart, and a whole lot of luck to survive.
Can our office workers-turned-adventurers navigate the treacherous galactic currents, follow the clues, and discover the treasure? Or will they find themselves begging to return to the old 9-to-5?

One thing is certain—there are bound to be hijinks along the way.

“A rollicking good time. Steverson and Olthoff have delivered a comedy adventure series as funny as it is fast-paced.”

—Christopher Ruocchio, Award-Winning Author of the Sun Eater Series