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In this thrilling science fiction series, C.A. Mobley tells the story of Commander Jerusha Bailey, a tough and determined leader in a future where humanity is at war with an alien race. As Jerusha battles against the enemy, she must also confront her own demons and learn to trust those around her.
Mary Robinette Kowal
The Calculating Stars
If you enjoyed the blend of science, adventure, and strong female protagonists in the Commander Jerusha Bailey Trilogy, you'll love The Calculating Stars. This book, the first in the Lady Astronaut series, follows Elma York, a mathematician and pilot, as she fights for her place in the astronaut corps amidst the backdrop of an impending meteorite impact.
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Ancillary Justice
Fans of the complex world-building and intricate plotlines in the Commander Jerusha Bailey Trilogy will appreciate Ancillary Justice. This novel, the first in the Imperial Radch space opera series, follows Breq, an artificial consciousness that once controlled a starship, as she seeks revenge for the destruction of her ship and crew.
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The Sparrow
Readers who enjoyed the themes of exploration, faith, and moral dilemmas in the Commander Jerusha Bailey Trilogy will be drawn to The Sparrow. This novel tells the story of a Jesuit mission to another planet, where things quickly go awry, and the survivors must grapple with the consequences of their actions.
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The Left Hand of Darkness
Fans of the thought-provoking and nuanced exploration of gender and society in the Commander Jerusha Bailey Trilogy will appreciate The Left Hand of Darkness. This novel, set on a planet where inhabitants can choose and change their gender, follows the experiences of a human envoy who must navigate the complexities of this alien culture.
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The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
Readers who enjoyed the diverse cast of characters and sense of adventure in the Commander Jerusha Bailey Trilogy will love The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. This novel, the first in the Wayfarers series, follows the crew of a spaceship as they embark on a dangerous mission to create a hyperspace tunnel.
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The Doomsday Book
Fans of the time-travel elements and historical detail in the Commander Jerusha Bailey Trilogy will enjoy The Doomsday Book. This novel tells the story of a historian who travels back in time to the 14th century, only to find herself in the midst of the Black Death.
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Readers who enjoyed the humor and wit in the Commander Jerusha Bailey Trilogy will appreciate The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. This comedic science fiction novel follows the misadventures of Arthur Dent, an ordinary man who is thrust into space when his planet is destroyed to make way for a hyperspace bypass.
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The Expanse series
Fans of the political intrigue and high-stakes action in the Commander Jerusha Bailey Trilogy will be drawn to The Expanse series. This space opera series follows a diverse cast of characters as they navigate a future where humanity has colonized the solar system and tensions between Earth, Mars, and the Belt threaten to boil over.
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The Culture series
Readers who enjoyed the exploration of advanced technology and its impact on society in the Commander Jerusha Bailey Trilogy will appreciate The Culture series. This series is set in a post-scarcity society where artificial intelligence and advanced technology have
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