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Mike Roarke

"The First Frontier" series

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The First Frontier is a science fiction novel by Mike Roarke. The book follows a group of astronauts as they embark on a mission to explore the far reaches of space, only to discover a dangerous and mysterious alien race that threatens the future of humanity.

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John Scalzi

Old Man's War

Like The First Frontier, Old Man's War explores the idea of humanity's expansion into space and the challenges that come with it. In this novel, 75-year-old John Perry enlists in the army to get a new, younger body and protect humanity from alien threats.

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John Scalzi

The Human Division

This book, a collection of interconnected stories, features political intrigue, space battles, and diverse characters, much like The First Frontier. The stories revolve around the Colonial Union's diplomatic corps as they navigate tense relationships with alien races.

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Mary Robinette Kowal

The Calculating Stars

The First Frontier readers who appreciate the historical and political aspects of the series will enjoy this alternate history novel. A meteorite accelerates the space race, and mathematician Elma York fights for her place as an astronaut in this women's rights-focused narrative.

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Ann Leckie

Ancillary Justice

In this space opera, a starship AI seeks revenge on those who destroyed her ship and murdered her crew. The First Frontier readers will enjoy the exploration of artificial intelligence, identity, and the politics of a vast interstellar empire.

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Lois McMaster Bujold

The Vorkosigan Saga

This series, starting with Shards of Honor, offers political intrigue, space battles, and character development, much like The First Frontier. The saga follows the life of Miles Vorkosigan, a disabled war hero with a knack for getting into trouble.

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Liu Cixin

The Three-Body Problem

This novel, the first in the Remembrance of Earth's Past series, features an alien civilization and the political and scientific consequences of first contact. Readers of The First Frontier will appreciate the exploration of humanity's place in the universe and the consequences of our actions.

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