Books like The wolf worlds by Chris Bunch

Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune follows Paul Atreides as he rises from betrayed heir to the enigmatic Muad'Dib, guarding the precious spice melange that fuels galactic politics and extends life.

Isaac Asimov’s classic science‑fiction saga follows psychohistorian Hari Seldon as he establishes a Foundation to preserve knowledge and prevent thirty‑thousand years of darkness after the fall of the Galactic Empire.

In the 29th century, humanity’s vast Hegemony spans dozens of worlds connected by farcaster portals, while the enigmatic Shrike guards the Time Tombs on the lone planet Hyperion. A diverse pilgrimage of chosen individuals must each recount why they were summoned to witness the tombs’ reverse time cycle.

A soldier's harrowing journey across the stars, spanning space and time in Joe Haldeman's hard sci-fi epic war story.

Human survivors flee a dying Earth to a terraformed planet, only to find it inhabited by dangerous lifeforms and two emerging civilizations vying for survival.

Starship Troopers follows Juan Rico, a Terran Federation Mobile Infantry trooper, as he trains, fights, and reflects on the moral and civic duties of military service during an interstellar war with the Arachnids of Klendathu.

Ursula K. Le Guin’s landmark 1969 novel explores a gender‑fluid alien society on the ice‑bound world of Gethen, challenging human assumptions about sex, politics, and humanity through a compelling diplomacy adventure.

Heechee Saga

A sixteen‑year‑old farm boy turns into a werewolf after a fierce attack. Alone in the wilderness of Lyssia, he is captured by Lord Bergan’s men and must fight other were‑creatures while proving he is not the foe.

A collection of speculative military science‑fiction short stories by David Drake, featuring Colonel Hammer Alois in the Hammer's Slammer universe.

An eight‑novel science‑fiction saga set three millennia ahead, following the street‑wise orphan Sten as he rises to become the right‑hand man of the universe’s self‑declared Eternal Emperor. A brand‑new forward and Emperor‑cookbook recipes round out this edition.

In the north of the Black River, a war erupts when timeless, wilderness‑dwelling warriors clash with southerners driven by ambition, threatening the fragile peace between two ancient races.

In a future where Earth has escaped alien domination, Captain Andrew Roark and a renegade Lokar ally uncover a conspiracy that threatens the planet's newfound freedom and the stability of the Lokaran empire.

A story of Rome's legendary legions, trapped by aliens, fighting barbarian armies across the galaxy to regain freedom and honor their legacy and humanity's worth in the universe's eyes.

In the tranquil Swedish coastal town of Skutskär, the summer of 2004 turns into a nightmarish apocalyptic fever dream. Inspired by the atmospheric tension of Stranger Things, the visceral horror of the Alien trilogy and the relentless brutality of Koushun Takami's Battle Royale, The Wolves' Time is a raw, unforgiving, and macabre tale of friendship, love and brutal survival. As the sun sets and darkness creeps in, the once familiar surroundings of their hometown become a battleground. The friends' summer plans of LAN parties, mopeds and youthful rebellion are shattered by an unknown enemy that descends upon them with merciless ferocity. Forced to confront their deepest fears and darkest nightmares, they must band together to survive a foe unlike anything anyone has ever seen. With every page turn, the tension mounts and the body count rises. This is a story of friendship tested by fire, of loyalty pushed to its limits and of courage forged in the crucible of terror. The Wolves' Time is not for the faint-hearted. It is a chilling journey into the unknown, where the lines between reality and nightmare blur, and the only certainty is that no one is safe. Prepare yourself for a tale that is as haunting as it is relentless and as beautiful as it is brutal. Get your copy today and see if you can survive the nightmare!

A science fiction and fantasy book about swords and quests in a post-apocalyptic world of feudalism and agrarian culture.

A space opera adventure tale of soldiers for hire and a starship crew in a battle of honor against the forces of tyranny.

The Way to Glory is a science‑fiction space warfare tale by David Drake that explores interstellar conflict, high‑tech strategy, and the harsh realities of combat in a futuristic universe.