Hi all!
I've recently been on a sci-fi binge and am craving stories where a crew, group of scientists, or explorers come across the ruins of an ancient alien civilization and try to figure out what happened to them. I'm sure there's a limited number of these stories out there, so I'm open to expanding the concept beyond "alien" to any scenario where characters uncover the fate of a disappeared society or people.
I’m specifically looking for books with sci-fi or supernatural elements, strong character development, and preferably a creepy or unsettling atmosphere. Additional points if:
- It's set in a secondary world.
- The same thing that happened to the vanished civilization or species starts happening to the characters.
- It’s an adult book (NOT YA).
I’m pretty flexible, so I’d appreciate recommendations that even vaguely match the criteria!
Here are some of the bigger ones I’ve already read:
- The Commonwealth Series
- The Expanse Series
- The Three-Body Problem Series
- Hyperion Cantos
Any suggestions?
by lemonsorbetstan