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201 The Sword of Jupiter by Lumpy

Imperium
An Uncertain Future in a New Past. During the test flight of a prototype faster-than-light craft, Lt. Commander Ky is flung into the ancient past that never existed. Rome has fallen, defeated by the mighty Carthaginian Empire. Hounded by the Carthaginians bent on conquering the known world, Rome is on the verge of destruction. Stranded and alone, except for a tactical AI implanted in his head, Ky has lost everything and must find a way to live in a world different than anything he's ever known.
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Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Time Travel, Alternate Timeline, Nanotechnology, AI, War
Downloads: 15228 | Votes: 153 | Score: 8.49
Size: 1007KB | 188,605 words | Posted: Concluded:

202 Key Out of Time by Andre Norton

A Time Traders/Ross Murdock Story
Key Out of Time -the fourth book in the Time Traders series, following The Time Traders, Galactic Derelict, and The Defiant Agents- again features Ross Murdock as the hero. Accompanying a group of settlers to the now-empty water-planet Hawaika, he is sent back in time through a Time Gate... and must learn to survive ten thousand years in the past!
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Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 3203 | Votes: 83 | Score: 8.48
Size: 306KB | 57,187 words | Posted:

203 The Ultimate Weapon by John W. Campbell Jr.

The star Mira was unpredictably variable. Sometimes it was blazing, brilliant and hot. Other times it was oddly dim, cool, shedding little warmth on its many planets. Gresth Gkae, leader of the Mirans, was seeking a better star, one to which his "people" could migrate. That star had to be steady, reliable, with a good planetary system. And in his astronomical searching, he found Sol.
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Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 1023 | Votes: 30 | Score: 8.48
Size: 172KB | 30,720 words | Posted:

204 The Pirates of Ersatz by Murray Leinster

Bron is the offspring of infamous space pirates but instead of following in the family footsteps he decides to become an electronic engineer. Unfortunately, every time he tries to get out, something pulls him back in.
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Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 1915 | Votes: 84 | Score: 8.48
Size: 332KB | 59,950 words | Posted:

205 The Cosmic Computer by H. Beam Piper

The colony "world" is a poverty stricken agricultural society with only two exports: the fermented products of their world's unique grapes, and the salvaged war equipment, now selling at about 1% of its true value. The legend of MERLIN, the super-computer said to have planned the grand strategy which successfully concluded the war. "If we could only find Merlin," the inhabitants said to each other, "all our problems would be solved.
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Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 4829 | Votes: 154 | Score: 8.47
Size: 358KB | 65,517 words | Posted:

206 Make the Cut by C.Brink

A Make the Cut Story
John, a depressed widower faces the end of the world. He is offered an unexpected ray of hope.
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Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Apocalyptic, Post Apocalyptic, Aliens, Pandemic, Robots, AI, Science, Mystery, Dystopian, Body Swap
Downloads: 19459 | Votes: 346 | Score: 8.47
Size: 612KB | 114,201 words | Posted: Concluded:

207 Duel on Syrtis by Poul Anderson

The Man Who Meant To Kill A Martian Bold and ruthless, he was famed throughout the System as a big-game hunter. From the firedrakes of Mercury to the ice-crawlers of Pluto, he'd slain them all. But his trophy-room lacked one item; and now Riordan swore he'd bag the forbidden game that roamed the red deserts... a Martian!
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Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 314 | Votes: 22 | Score: 8.46
Size: 35KB | 6,651 words | Posted:

208 Star Hunter by Andre Norton

On the jungle world of Jumala, a wanted man is in hiding -- a man whose mind has been imprinted with the brain pattern of another. As a deadly game of hide-and-seek begins to unwind, a man who does not know his own powers faces an interstellar safari determined to run him to ground -- dead or alive! "Nobody can top Andre Norton when it comes to swashbuckling science-fiction adventure."
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Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 2237 | Votes: 69 | Score: 8.46
Size: 182KB | 34,048 words | Posted:

209 Touring Under Pressure by Vincent Berg

A The Catalyst Story
Leaving his familiar, somewhat supportive home in Carbondale and New Orleans after exposure, Alex takes his mission on the road. Along with the blur of of a concert tour, there are dark trends: Alex is now known nationally, the media is hungry for news, and multiple people are still eager to hurt him. As he, Cate and Gail travel the country, they gradually learn more about his abilities and what drives people to either love or hate him. The 5th book in the 6-book Catalyst series.
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Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Extra Sensory Perception, Coming of Age, Romance, Science, Religion
Downloads: 3918 | Votes: 63 | Score: 8.46
Size: 1121KB | 216,450 words | Posted: Concluded:

210 Star Guardian 2 by Duncan7

A Star Guardian Story
Brian continues his travels among the stars.
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Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Aliens, Space, Coming of Age, Detective, Pirates
Downloads: 87039 | Votes: 830 | Score: 8.46
Size: 1162KB | 216,439 words | Posted: Concluded:
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