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Janny Wurts

The Empire Trilogy

If you enjoy epic space opera with complex political intrigue and a well-developed universe, you'll love The Empire Trilogy. The series follows the lives of two characters from opposite sides of a brutal war, as they navigate treacherous political landscapes and fight to change the fate of their world.

James S.A. Corey

The Expanse series

If you're looking for a space opera series with a focus on character development and political intrigue, The Expanse series is a great choice. This series explores the tensions between Earth, Mars, and the Belt, as a disparate group of characters are drawn into a conspiracy that threatens the balance of power in the solar system.

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The Hyperion Cantos

Fans of Polity Universe will appreciate the epic scope and intricate world-building of The Hyperion Cantos. This series combines elements of science fiction and horror, as a group of pilgrims travel to the planet Hyperion to confront a mysterious threat known as the Shrike.

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The Culture series

If you enjoy reading about advanced civilizations and the ethical dilemmas they face, you'll love The Culture series. This series explores the lives of the inhabitants of the Culture, a post-scarcity society that has achieved a high level of technological and social development.

Isaac Asimov

The Foundation series

If you enjoy reading about the rise and fall of civilizations, you'll love The Foundation series. This series follows the development of a mathematical science called psychohistory, which can predict the future on a large scale, and the efforts of a group of scientists to save humanity from a dark age.

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Hainish Cycle

If you enjoy reading about the cultural clashes that can arise from contact between different civilizations, you'll love The Hainish Cycle. This series explores the efforts of a group of interstellar anthropologists to understand and communicate with the various civilizations they encounter.

Lois McMaster Bujold

The Vorkosigan Saga

If you're looking for a space opera series with a focus on character development and political intrigue, The Vorkosigan Saga is a great choice. This series follows the life of Miles Vorkosigan, a disabled war hero who becomes embroiled in a series of political and military adventures.