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C.J. Cherryh

"The Faded Sun" series

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The Faded Sun is a compelling science fiction series by C.J. Cherryh, set in a universe where humanity is not the dominant species. The series follows the story of a human named Sten Duncan and his struggle for survival in a world filled with alien intrigue and political machinations. This thrilling series consists of three books.

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C.J. Cherryh

Downbelow Station

This book is a great choice for fans of The Faded Sun as it is also written by C.J. Cherryh and shares similar themes of alien cultures and the challenges of interstellar politics. Downbelow Station is the first book in the Alliance-Union universe and introduces a complex universe of competing interests and moral dilemmas.

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Ursula K. Le Guin

The Dispossessed

Fans of The Faded Sun may enjoy The Dispossessed, which explores themes of cultural difference and communication, much like Cherryh's series. This novel tells the story of Shevek, a brilliant physicist from a poverty-stricken anarchist world who travels to the wealthy, capitalist planet of his birth, leading to a profound exploration of politics, society, and the human condition.

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Ursula K. Le Guin

The Left Hand of Darkness

Another great choice by Ursula K. Le Guin, The Left Hand of Darkness is a classic of science fiction and a must-read for fans of The Faded Sun. The novel explores a world where inhabitants can choose and change their gender, leading to a profound exploration of gender, sexuality, and what it means to be human.

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David Brin

Startide Rising

Startide Rising is a great choice for fans of The Faded Sun who enjoy stories of alien cultures and interstellar politics. This novel tells the story of a human spaceship that discovers an ancient artifact, leading to a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse with alien races who will stop at nothing to possess it.

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David Brin

The Uplift War

The Uplift War is another great choice by David Brin, and a direct sequel to Startide Rising. This novel continues the story of the human spaceship and its crew as they become embroiled in a war between two alien races, leading to a thrilling and thought-provoking exploration of politics, ethics, and the nature of consciousness.

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Orson Scott Card

Ender's Game

Fans of The Faded Sun may enjoy Ender's Game, which explores themes of leadership, morality, and the cost of victory. This novel tells the story of Ender Wiggin, a young boy who is recruited to attend a military academy in space and train to fight an alien invasion.

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Orson Scott Card

Speaker for the Dead

Speaker for the Dead is a direct sequel to Ender's Game and a great choice for fans of The Faded Sun who enjoy complex characters and thought-provoking themes. This novel tells the story of Ender Wiggin, now a grown man, as he travels to a new planet and uncovers a dark secret that threatens to tear the community apart.

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Larry Niven

The Mote in God's Eye

The Mote in God's Eye is a great choice for fans of The Faded Sun who enjoy stories of alien cultures and the challenges of interstellar politics. This novel tells the story of a human spaceship that encounters a mysterious alien race, leading to a thrilling and thought-provoking exploration of first contact and the nature of intelligence.

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Iain M. Banks

The Culture series

Fans of The Faded Sun may enjoy The Culture series, which explores themes of artificial intelligence, post-scarcity societies, and the challenges of interstellar politics. This series tells the story of The Culture, a post-scarcity society of human and artificial intelligences who explore the galaxy and intervene in the affairs of less advanced civilizations.

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James S. A. Corey

The Expanse series

The Expanse series is a great choice for fans of The Faded Sun who enjoy complex characters, political intrigue, and thrilling space battles. This series tells the story of a future where humanity has colonized the solar system, and a series of events threaten to plunge the system into war.

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