The start of the year saw notable releases in the science fiction genre, but March is shaping up to be particularly exciting. With new titles from renowned authors like Kim Stanley Robinson, Neal Asher, and John Scalzi, fans have a lot to look forward to. Additionally, noteworthy contributions from emerging writers, including Ada Palmer, whose debut novel Too Like the Lightning achieved unexpected acclaim, promise to enrich the month’s offerings. Below is a roundup of the most anticipated science fiction books set to release in March 2017.
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Seven Surrenders by Ada Palmer
Following the massive success of her debut, Too Like the Lightning, Ada Palmer’s sequel, Seven Surrenders, is set to hit shelves next week. The novel follows a convict who is sentenced to travel the globe, entangled with various factions amid an unstable world that is on the brink of chaos.
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Release date: March 7
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New York 2140 by Kim Stanley Robinson
Kim Stanley Robinson, a luminary in science fiction, presents his latest work, New York 2140. Known for his realistic exploration of planetary colonization in the Mars trilogy, Robinson now addresses climate change with his vision of a futuristic New York submerged like Venice. The lives of its inhabitants are woven into a captivating narrative.
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Release date: March 21
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Infinity Engine by Neal Asher
The conclusion to Neal Asher’s Transformation trilogy, Infinity Engine sees a rogue AI named Penny Royal making its final stand amid intricate schemes at the fringes of space. The narrative intensifies as AIs engage in conflict near a black hole harboring a secret that could destabilize the universe, while an ancient alien complicates the scenario even further.
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Release date: March 21
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The Collapsing Empire by John Scalzi
Renowned for his military science fiction in Old Man’s War, John Scalzi introduces The Collapsing Empire, which unfolds in an alternate universe where a new method of interstellar travel known as ‘the Flow’ has been discovered. This unpredictable medium poses the risk of severing humanity’s connections to the galaxy, and the narrative focuses on those striving to prevent such a disconnection.
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Release date: March 21
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Luna: Wolf Moon by Ian McDonald
The sequel to Luna: New Moon, Luna: Wolf Moon continues the saga of the moon governed by five powerful family corporations, one of which crumbles following the death of its leader. The surviving heirs must navigate treacherous alliances to secure their survival as the threat of war looms. One ambitious heir embarks on a daring journey to Earth seeking alliances to restore their family’s influence.
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Release date: March 28
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What science fiction titles are you eagerly anticipating this March? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
