Discover books similar to "Mission Earth" series

Robert A. Heinlein

Stranger in a Strange Land

This novel by the famous science fiction author Robert A. Heinlein tells the story of a human raised on Mars who returns to Earth and struggles to understand its culture. Like Mission Earth, this book combines biting social commentary with a thrilling space adventure.

Frank Herbert

Dune

This epic science fiction novel tells the story of a young man named Paul Atreides, who becomes the leader of a desert planet and its native people, and must navigate political intrigue and warfare. Like Mission Earth, Dune features a richly detailed world and a complex plot.

Isaac Asimov

Foundation

This novel, the first in a series, tells the story of a group of scientists who predict the fall of the Galactic Empire and work to preserve human knowledge and culture. Like Mission Earth, Foundation features a wide-ranging and imaginative vision of the future.

William Gibson

Neuromancer

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Ursula K. Le Guin

The Left Hand of Darkness

This novel tells the story of an envoy from Earth who travels to a distant planet inhabited by a race of hermaphroditic aliens, and must navigate their complex culture and politics. Like Mission Earth, The Left Hand of Darkness features a thought-provoking exploration of human society and behavior.

Robert A. Heinlein

Starship Troopers

This novel tells the story of a young soldier fighting in a future war against an alien race, and explores themes of citizenship, morality, and the nature of war. Like Mission Earth, Starship Troopers features a fast-paced, action-packed plot and a strong dose of social commentary.

Douglas Adams

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

This comedic science fiction novel tells the story of a man named Arthur Dent, who survives the destruction of Earth and travels through space with his alien friend Ford Prefect. Like Mission Earth, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy features a witty, irreverent take on the genre.

Orson Scott Card

Ender's Game

This novel tells the story of a young boy named Ender Wiggin, who is recruited to attend a military academy in space and train to fight an alien invasion. Like Mission Earth, Ender's Game features a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of a larger conflict.

Iain M. Banks

The Culture

This series of novels tells the story of a post-scarcity society called The Culture, which has achieved a high level of technological and social advancement. Like Mission Earth, The Culture features a wide-ranging and imaginative vision of the future.

James S. A. Corey

The Expanse

This series of novels tells the story of a future in which humanity has colonized the solar system, and must navigate political intrigue, warfare, and the mysteries of space. Like Mission Earth, The Expanse features a gritty, high-tech vision of the future and a complex, action-packed plot.