Exciting New Science Fiction Releases to Look Out For This Month
Netflix’s adaptation of The Electric State. Author Simon Stålenhag has a new work out this month.
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December is usually a quieter month for new science fiction releases, but there are still some intriguing titles to look out for this month. From illustrated dystopias to mysterious Russian novels, there is a variety of new books to explore. Here are some of the standout releases:
1. New Work by Simon Stålenhag
Simon Stålenhag, known for The Electric State adapted for Netflix, is releasing a new beautifully illustrated work set in an abandoned Swedish military facility. The story follows two young men exploring a forbidden zone on a secluded Swedish island, encountering giant futuristic machines in a retro-futuristic dystopia.
In Edge of Oblivion, the world is on the brink of war
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2. Edge of Oblivion
This science-fiction thriller follows computer scientist Mitch and his quantum AI Amie on a space station tasked with protecting the US as the world faces the threat of war. When an interstellar probe explosion disrupts space-time, Amie and Mitch must race against time to save humanity from impending doom.
3. This Brutal Moon by Bethany Jacobs
Bethany Jacobs, winner of the Philip K. Dick Award, concludes her Kindom trilogy with This Brutal Moon. The space opera series reaches its climax as violence erupts and a colony fights for its freedom.
4. The Village at the Edge of Noon
This translated novel presents a mysterious and eerie story set in a Russian village where the road to the motorway disappears overnight. Residents find themselves trapped, with the forest encroaching and modern technology vanishing, leading to unsettling transformations.
In The Village at the Edge of Noon, if you go into the woods, you vanish…
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5. Untitled Stranger Things Novel
Accompanying the release of the new season of Stranger Things, this tie-in novel explores a new mystery in Hawkins, Indiana. Written by one of the show’s writers, the story follows Nancy and Robin as they investigate a new enigma while pursuing Vecna. Could their latest adventure be connected to the Upside Down?
6. New Collection by Brandon Sanderson
Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson presents a collection of short fiction spanning sci-fi and fantasy genres. The book includes stories from his Cosmere universe and features the novella Moment Zero, along with insights from Sanderson about his writing process.
