Recommend Smart Action/Sci-Fi Novels

[ryantherebel]

After discovering the Vorkosigan Saga and rereading The Forever War I'm trying to find more Science Fiction novels that combine exciting action with smart/smartly executed story telling. Now to clear things up, by "action" I don't necessarily mean Military Sci-Fi(although those shouldn't be excluded) I'd like more variety like cyberpunk or present based science fiction.

 

[astonwest]

After discovering the Vorkosigan Saga and rereading The Forever War I'm trying to find more Science Fiction novels that combine exciting action with smart/smartly executed story telling. Now to clear things up, by "action" I don't necessarily mean Military Sci-Fi(although those shouldn't be excluded) I'd like more variety like cyberpunk or present based science fiction.

I've really been enjoying The Lost Fleet Series by Jack Campbell, though I'm also a fan of indie authors, and always recommend the Dancer Series by K. M. Tolan as well.

 

[Kevin]

There is also the action packed book series of space pirate, Aston West.

The West(ern) Chronicles

 

[astonwest]

Thanks for the plug!

 

[Jamali]

Real action authors Suzzane Collins and Gojim Oavin. Second writen "Digital mind jail" futuristic book full of adventure in every chapter and abour Collins everybody know. Besides, she is beginning to write new trilogy...

 

[lurquer]

Horace and the Moleman
Starts slow, but has a climax ( that i just finished) that kept me up till 11:00!
Best ending ever. Trains, battle scenes, and a giant spider thing...
Dont have a link
Its at amazon, though

 

[jermychriston]

“Stranger In a Strange land” by Robert A. Heilein .

“Rainbow’s end” by Vernor Vinge

“Starship Troopers” by Robert A. Heilein

“Timescape” by Gregory Benford

“Thraxas” by Martin Scott

Here are a few science fiction books.