2024 Galactic Book Odyssey: A Science Fiction Genre Tour - hosted by nedens

First Contact
Embark on an enthralling journey of discovery with the First Contact subtopic, where you'll delve into the pivotal moments when humanity first encounters extraterrestrial life. 

These narratives explore the exhilarating possibilities and profound challenges of encountering beings from beyond our world. From the awe-inspiring to the terrifying, each story examines the impact of first contact on individuals, societies, and civilizations. 

You'll witness the myriad ways in which these encounters unfold, from peaceful exchanges to catastrophic confrontations, and the profound questions they raise about communication, understanding, and our place in the cosmos. From the cerebral explorations of Carl Sagan's 'Contact' to the suspenseful drama of Michael Crichton's 'Sphere', these tales offer a spectrum of perspectives on what might happen when we finally meet the unknown. 

Prepare for a journey that not only traverses the stars but also the vast landscape of human emotion and curiosity in the face of the ultimate encounter. 
All books added
Desperate Hours by David Mack

Desperate Hours

Star Trek: Discovery #1

David Mack

9 hours, 59 minutes • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced
The Star Ghost by Brad Strickland

The Star Ghost

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (Young Adult) #1

Brad Strickland

128 pages • first pub 1994 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction adventurous slow-paced
Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor - Operation Volcano by Andrew Cartmel, Marco Lesko

Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor - Operation Volcano

Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor #1

Andrew Cartmel, Marco Lesko

128 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction comics adventurous dark funny slow-paced
Chasing the Signal by J. Fitzpatrick Mauldin

Chasing the Signal

J. Fitzpatrick Mauldin

1 hour, 8 minutes • first pub 2018 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction
Polar City Blues by Katharine Kerr

Polar City Blues

Polar City #1

Katharine Kerr

347 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction crime fantasy science fiction adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
Price You Pay by Ashley McConnell

Price You Pay

Stargate SG-1 (ROC) #2

Ashley McConnell

199 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous lighthearted slow-paced
Rémina: La planète de l'enfer by 伊藤潤二, Junji Ito

Rémina: La planète de l'enfer

伊藤潤二, Junji Ito

291 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction horror manga science fiction dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Eifelheim by Michael Flynn

Eifelheim

Michael Flynn

missing duration info • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical science fiction emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
The Last Astronaut by David Wellington

The Last Astronaut

David Wellington

364 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction horror science fiction dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Captain Proton: Defender of the Earth by Dean Wesley Smith

Captain Proton: Defender of the Earth

Star Trek: Voyager

Dean Wesley Smith

128 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous slow-paced