Fans of science fiction can look forward to an exciting lineup of new book releases in July 2017. Following the notable selections from June, the upcoming titles promise to satisfy enthusiasts of hard science fiction.
Prominent authors from the hard SF realm, including Charles Stross and Greg Egan, are set to launch new works this month, along with several other intriguing titles. Below is a roundup of the science fiction books releasing in July 2017 that are generating considerable anticipation.
1. The Delirium Brief by Charles Stross
As the eighth installment in The Laundry Files series, this new release from Charles Stross, a staple in the science fiction community, is highly anticipated. Known for his contributions to the cyberpunk genre, especially with novels like Accelerando, Stross continues to captivate readers.
This series revolves around Bob Howard, an operative for a covert British government agency known as Laundry, as he encounters a host of malevolent entities, employs hacking techniques, and navigates through ancient magic.
In The Delirium Brief, the public revelation of Laundry triggers a critical examination of their operations, leading to potential upheaval within the British government.
Expected release date: July 11
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2. Dichronauts by Greg Egan
Another notable name in hard science fiction, Greg Egan, is releasing Dichronauts, adding to his established reputation with works such as the Orthogonal series.
The narrative centers on symbiotic life forms inhabiting a unique universe where light cannot propagate uniformly. The survival of these species is jeopardized by a colossal fissure that has formed across their planet.
Expected release date: July 4
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3. The Rift by Nina Allan
Nina Allan, a promising voice in science and speculative fiction, is set to release her second novel, The Rift. Her previous work includes the full-length debut, The Race, published in 2014, alongside various novellas and a short story collection.
The Rift tells the story of two sisters, Selena and Julie, whose relationship deteriorates over time. After Julie vanishes for two decades and returns claiming to have ventured to another planet, it falls to Selena to discern the truth of her sister’s extraordinary claims.
Expected release date: July 11
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4. The Alexander Inheritance by Eric Flint, Gorg Huff, and Paula Goodlett
Eric Flint, an established author in the alternate history genre, is collaborating with Gorg Huff and Paula Goodlett for The Alexander Inheritance. Flint is well-known for the Belisarius series, which explores attempts to alter the past through advanced technology.
This narrative follows a group of individuals who, due to a cosmic accident, are transported back over two millennia to a time shortly after the reign of Alexander the Great. They must navigate the turbulent period to ensure their survival.
Expected release date: July 4
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5. Tomorrow’s Kin by Nancy Kress
The first installment of a new hard science fiction trilogy, Tomorrow’s Kin, by Nancy Kress, builds on her award-winning work Yesterday’s Kin. The plot begins with an alien spacecraft landing on Earth, prompting an encounter with a scientist whose unique expertise is critical in averting a looming crisis.
Published in 2014, Yesterday’s Kin deals with a lethal epidemic that has decimated life on two other worlds, now threatening Earth. In this new venture, humans and aliens collaborate to find a solution.
Expected release date: July 11
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6. Arabella and the Battle of Venus by David D. Levine
David D. Levine’s Arabella series is expanding with its second installment, following the successful Arabella on Mars. The initial book presented a 17th-century alternate history where humans settle on Mars, showcasing Arabella’s ingenuity in using automatons to rescue her brother.
In the forthcoming sequel, Arabella’s fiancé is captured and taken to a prison on Venus. She must navigate a perilous and war-torn landscape to rescue him while also contending with the threat posed by Napoleon Bonaparte’s forces across the galaxy.
Expected release date: July 18
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