1. The Best Books of 2023: Science Fiction & Fantasy.
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Braswell, Liz
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SCIENCE fiction , *RECOMMENDED books , *DRUG traffic , *FANTASY fiction , *HUMAN trafficking , *SMUGGLING - Abstract
This article highlights five standout science fiction and fantasy books of 2023. "Fever House" by Keith Rosson is a propulsive thriller involving a mysterious hand that drives people to madness. "No One Will Come Back for Us" by Premee Mohamed is a collection of Lovecraftian horror stories that offer a fresh take on existential abominations. "The Strange" by Nathan Ballingrud follows a girl named Anabelle on a whimsical version of Mars as she embarks on a mission to retrieve a stolen robotic cylinder. "The Road to Roswell" by Connie Willis is a charming homage to midcentury alien-abduction stories, filled with humor and adventure. Lastly, "Critical Mass" by Daniel Suarez is a gripping science fiction novel set in the not-too-distant future, where astronauts are stranded in space and a rescue mission requires the invention of new technology. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023