What to Read After Rogue Moon by Algis Budrys

Rogue Moon follows Al Barker and Edward Hawks as a matter transmitter repeatedly sends men into a lethal alien maze on the Moon, using each recorded death to push at the limits of identity and survival. It works best for readers who like psychologically driven science fiction built on a single stark device, but may feel slow or off-balance if you expect constant action or clear-cut genre signals.

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Rogue Moon

Algis Budrys
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Depth 54
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The Blazing World

Margaret Cavendish
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The Time Tree Legend

Nguyễn Khắc Trường
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Taran Wanderer

Lloyd Alexander
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The Golem and the Jinni

Helene Wecker
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Children of Fallen Gods

Carissa Broadbent
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A Shadow Crown

Melissa Blair
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The Dragon Reborn

Robert Jordan
Strong continuation 90/100
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The Trouble with Peace

Joe Abercrombie
Strong continuation 90/100
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Heartstopper Vol. 1

Alice Oseman
Strong continuation 90/100
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King of Thorns

Mark Lawrence
Strong continuation 90/100
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The Exile Kiss

George Alec Effinger
Strong continuation 88/100
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Aristoi

Walter Jon Williams
Strong continuation 85/100
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Next

Michael Crichton
Close continuation 81/100
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The Book of Secrets

Molly Fennig
Close continuation 81/100
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