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January 9, 2026
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror
Godfall by Van Jensen; The Salt Bind by Rebecca Ferrier; The Poet Empress by Shen Tao; A Hole in the Sky by Peter F Hamilton; Hello Earth, Are You There? by Brian Aldiss
TL;DR
- A sheriff in Nebraska investigates a serial killer amidst the chaos of an alien landing.
- A young apprentice in Cornwall must uphold an ancient pact to prevent a flood.
- A concubine in ancient China learns magic to seek revenge on the prince.
- A collection of 27 short stories by SF legend Brian Aldiss is released.
- A YA sci-fi novel set on a generation starship explores resource management and societal rules.
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