Top new sci-fi books in April 2022
Last updated:
April 30, 2022
April 2022 featuring new releases by Emily St. John Mandel, Jennifer Egan, Douglas E. Richards, Dan Bittner, James Patrick Kelly, January LaVoy, Jodi Taylor, E.K. Johnston, James Dashner, Riley Redgate, Justin A. Reynolds, Bob Blanton and many more.
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Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
The award-winning, best-selling author of Station Eleven and The Glass Hotel returns with a novel of art, time, love, and plague that takes the reader from Vancouver Island in 1912 to a dark colony on the moon three hundred years later, unfurling a story of humanity across centuries and space.Edwin St...action-adventure · adult · apocalyptic · audiobook · book · disaster · dystopia · epic · epidemy · female-author -
![The Candy House by Jennifer Egan]()
The Candy House by Jennifer Egan
From one of the most dazzling and iconic writers of our time and winner of the Pulitzer Prize, an electrifying, deeply moving novel about the quest for authenticity, privacy, and meaning in a world where our memories are no longer our own—featuring characters from A Visit from the Goon Squad.It’s 2010. Staggeringly successful and brilliant tech entrepreneur Bix Bouton is desperate for a new idea...21st-century · adult · audiobook · book · contemporary · female-author · fiction · literary-fiction · psychological · technology -
![Unidentified: A Science-Fiction Thriller by Douglas E. Richards, Dan Bittner]()
Unidentified: A Science-Fiction Thriller by Douglas E. Richards, Dan Bittner
UFOs are real. When Jason Ridley discovers their shocking agenda, his actions will either transform humanity...or destroy it entirely. Unidentified details the actual evidence that UFOs are here, while offering a mind-blowing fictional take on the reasons why. A riveting pause-resister packed with nonstop action, epic ideas, and astonishing twists...action-adventure · adult · aliens · audiobook · book · classics · fiction · first-contact · futuristic · hard-sci-fi -
![Mother Go by James Patrick Kelly, January LaVoy]()
Mother Go by James Patrick Kelly, January LaVoy
She is the clone of a famed space explorer, but Mariska Volochkova rejects her mother and her heritage and wants no part of interstellar adventure. Although she is genetically engineered to hibernate through the interminable decades of space travel, Mariska's home is a habitat on the moon, and there she intends to stay... -
![A Catalogue of Catastrophe by Jodi Taylor]()
A Catalogue of Catastrophe by Jodi Taylor
When all is lost. When everything is ending. When there's no hope. When you can't win. That's when you attack.Punching well above their weight, Max and Markham set out to bring down a sinister organisation whose roots might be firmly embedded in the future but whose focus is the past...action-adventure · adult · book · fiction · futuristic · historical · historical-fiction · humor · industrial-era · steampunk -
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![Queen's Hope by E.K. Johnston]()
Queen's Hope by E.K. Johnston
Padmé is adjusting to being a wartime senator during the Clone Wars. Her secret husband, Anakin Skywalker, is off fighting the war, and excels at being a wartime Jedi. In contrast, when Padmé gets the opportunity to see the casualties on the war-torn front lines, she is horrified. The stakes have never been higher for the galaxy, or for the newly-married couple... -
![Mortality Doctrine James Dashner Collection Vol 3 Books Bundle Gift Wrapped Slipcase Specially For You by James Dashner]()
Mortality Doctrine James Dashner Collection Vol 3 Books Bundle Gift Wrapped Slipcase Specially For You by James Dashner
Mortality Doctrine James Dashner Collection 3 Books Bundle (The Eye of Minds,The Rule Of Thoughts,The Game of Lives) Gift Wrapped Slipcase Specially For You.Books included in this are:Mortality Doctrine: The Eye of Minds (Mortality Doctrine 1),Mortality Doctrine: The Rule Of Thoughts (Mortality Doctrine 2),Mortality Doctrine: The Game of Lives (Mortality Doctrine 3)... -
![Alone Out Here by Riley Redgate]()
Alone Out Here by Riley Redgate
What do you stand for, when you're one of the last left standing? The year is 2072. Soon a volcanic eruption will trigger catastrophic devastation, and the only way out is up...action-adventure · apocalyptic · book · contemporary · dystopia · fiction · horror · lgbtq · mystery · post-apocalyptic -
![It's the End of the World and I'm in My Bathing Suit by Justin A. Reynolds]()
It's the End of the World and I'm in My Bathing Suit by Justin A. Reynolds
Twelve-year-old Eddie Gordon Holloway has concocted his most genius plan ever to avoid chores... especially the dreaded L-A-U-N-D-R-Y. If he can wear all the clothes he owns, he'll only have to do the laundry once during his school break.On the day of the highly anticipated Beach Bash, Eddie's monstrous pile of dirty laundry is found by his mom. And Eddie's day has just taken a turn for the worst...action-adventure · black-mc · book · children · children-books · contemporary · dystopia · fiction · friendship · humor -
![Delphi Envoy by Bob Blanton]()
Delphi Envoy by Bob Blanton
Catie finally gets to go visit all the other civilizations known to the Paraxians. She is supposed to get them to join the Delphi League. But things don't go as smoothly as she expects. For some reason, there's resistance to anything she does. Come along and help Catie uncover the secrets on Aperanje...action-adventure · aliens · audiobook · book · exploration · fiction · first-contact · invasion · military · space -
![The Devil's Dictionary by Steven Kotler]()
The Devil's Dictionary by Steven Kotler
New York Times bestselling author Steven Kotler's follow up to Last Tango, a near-future thriller about the evolution of empathy in the tradition of William Gibson and Neal Stephenson. Hard to say when the human species fractured exactly. Harder to say when this new talent arrived... -
![Better Than Home by Lane Hayes]()
Better Than Home by Lane Hayes
The lawyer, the diva, and a new adventure…Matt-Life is good. A few years ago, I met someone special, came out as bi, fell head over heels, and married the love of my life. A man. But not just any man. Aaron is a confident, unapologetically fabulous diva who isn’t afraid to take chances. I love that about him. New state, new career path…no problem. Except things don’t always go according to plan... -
![Alien Most Wanted: Unchained by Honey Phillips]()
Alien Most Wanted: Unchained by Honey Phillips
Can an alien warrior reap his revenge without losing the woman he loves?A debilitating medical condition has taught Marcy to live her life within carefully maintained boundaries. The one time she allows herself to test those boundaries, she is abducted and taken away from her restricted life.But being thrown into a dark alien prison cell isn’t the worst thing that could happen to her...adult · aliens · alpha-mc · book · dark · disability · fated-mates · fiction · first-contact · forced-proximity -
![Wings and Teeth by Naomi Lucas]()
Wings and Teeth by Naomi Lucas
Once a wartime hero, Keir was famous for a cyborg, his face plastered on military banners on every side of the galaxy.But he wasn’t a hero, not really.He was a hunter, Nightheart’s free agent for the most classified missions. No one knew Keir worked for the EPED. He was beholden to no one. Stalking the most dangerous monsters across the universe...action-adventure · adult · aliens · book · cyborgs · fated-mates · female-author · fiction · futuristic · paranormal -
![Clint Earley: Long Ridin’ Man : A Western Adventure Novel by C. Wayne Winkle]()
Clint Earley: Long Ridin’ Man : A Western Adventure Novel by C. Wayne Winkle
The second book in an exciting new action-packed Western series from C. Wayne Winkle!Clint Earley heads out for Idaho looking for German Andrews, the next one of those who killed his wife. He runs into trouble with Bannock Indians who are raiding ranches and killing lonely travelers...western · westen · futuristic · sci-fi · historical · fiction · 19th-century · industrial-era · book · adult -
![Atomic Anna by Rachel Barenbaum]()
Atomic Anna by Rachel Barenbaum
“Atomic Anna is a dazzling work of ingenuity and imagination.”― Téa Obreht,National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author of Inland From the author of A Bend in the Stars, an epic adventure as three generations of women work together and travel through time to prevent the Chernobyl disaster and right the wrongs of their past. Three brilliant women.Two life-changing mistakes...adult · book · coming-of-age · family · female-mc · fiction · historical · historical-fiction · literary-fiction · time-travel -
![Bumpfizzle the Best on Planet Earth by Patricia Forde]()
Bumpfizzle the Best on Planet Earth by Patricia Forde
A new book from the author of The List Praise for Bumpfizzle: "So hilarious! Patricia Forde is definitely the high queen of Irish comedy." -- Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl Bumpfizzle is an alien sent to Earth on a mysterious mission from Planet Plonk... -
![The Order by Jeremy Robinson]()
The Order by Jeremy Robinson
When two galactic forces collide—one spreading chaos, the other demanding order—New York Times and #1 Audible bestselling author, Jeremy Robinson, defends Earth with characters from three of his fan favorite novels: The Others, Flux, and Exo-Hunter.Mysterious gateways are appearing throughout the universe, bridging violent civilizations, leading to war, and sowing chaos...action-adventure · adult · aliens · audiobook · book · colonization · dystopia · exploration · fiction · first-contact -
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action-adventure · aliens · book · dystopia · fiction · hard-sci-fi · middle-grade · mystery · young-adult · sci-fi
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![Sigma by Tiya Rayne]()
Sigma by Tiya Rayne
Shiloh Green has had the worse luck when it comes to men. For the last seven years she’s been trapped in a relationship with her Kingpin boyfriend. But opportunity to escape comes knocking when a mysterious businessman visits. Now Shiloh is headed to a top-secret military base to be a volunteer breeder for a government experiment...abuse · action-adventure · adult · aliens · alpha-mc · black-mc · book · contemporary · dark · fated-mates -
![End of the World House by Adrienne Celt]()
End of the World House by Adrienne Celt
Groundhog Day meets Ling Ma’s Severance in End of the World House, a thought-provoking comedic novel about two young women trying to save their friendship as the world collapses around them.Bertie and Kate have been best friends since high school. Bertie is a semi-failed cartoonist, working for a prominent Silicon Valley tech firm...action-adventure · adult · apocalyptic · book · contemporary · dystopia · early-modern · female-mc · fiction · friendship -
![Invitations: A Foreigner short story by C.J. Cherryh]()
Invitations: A Foreigner short story by C.J. Cherryh
Every story has a beginning. Every friendship has a meeting. Every job has a first day. This is Bren's... -
![Liberty or Death by Richard Fox]()
Liberty or Death by Richard Fox
Commodore Gage leads a final, desperate attempt to save Albion.A fragile alliance stands against the Daegon. Star nations with decades of war and hatred between them must unite against the invaders who will conquer them all without mercy. When Gage must destroy a key enemy installation, his coalition could crumble before the first shot is fired.As that battle rages, Albion is dying...adult · book · fiction · military · soldiers · space · space-fleet · space-opera · violent-conflict · war -
![Unknown Seas by Taylor Anderson]()
Unknown Seas by Taylor Anderson
Destroyermen: Unknown Seas (2-In-1)Destroyermen: Unknown Seas by Taylor Anderson is the opening salvo in an extraordinary series that combines military SF and alternate history for first-rate action excitement.Into the Storm: The South Pacific, 1942: Desperate to save the U.S.S. Walker-a Great War-era destroyer-from pursuing Japanese, its captain Lt. Cmdr...action-adventure · adult · alternate-history · audiobook · book · fiction · historical-fiction · time-travel · ww2 · sci-fi -
![The Trumpets of Mars by Travis Starnes]()
The Trumpets of Mars by Travis Starnes
Marching to WarThe Carthaginians are marching to destroy Rome and it is up to Ky, a test pilot from the future thrown into an alternate past, to keep the once mighty Roman Empire from being destroyed. As Ky gathers Roman forces to defend against the Carthaginian host, he must also struggle to contend with a malfunctioning AI implanted in his brain that is slowly gaining sentience... -
![Rett by Mina Carter, Susan Hayes]()
Rett by Mina Carter, Susan Hayes
She thought they were on the same side. That mistake cost her everything... including her freedom. Anya dedicated her life to the fight against the alien invaders who had conquered Earth. Now that fight is over. The rebellion failed, the enemy won, and she knows exactly who to blame. He was her lover, her friend, and a spy for the aliens. Worse. He’s one of them… and she’s his prisoner...omegaverse · sci-fi · dystopia · paranormal · fated-mates · aliens · enemies-to-lovers · shapeshifters · female-mc · alpha-mc -
![The Mandalorian by Adam Christopher]()
The Mandalorian by Adam Christopher
This book is no longer being published at this time "due to the every expanding word of The Mandalorian" as noted in a tweet in 2021. The publisher and author intend to keep things under wraps until some time in the future... -
![Dark Class by Michelle Diener]()
Dark Class by Michelle Diener
Waking up alone . . . Ellie Masters comes out of a coma to find herself the only inhabitant of an eerily empty moon station. She’s not on Earth any more, she’s not even in the right solar system. So when someone reaches out to her, tells her he’s her friend, she’s happy to believe it. The alternative is to be stuck alone with an enemy. The hunt of his career . . -
![Dark Class: Bonus Epilogue by Michelle Diener]()
Dark Class: Bonus Epilogue by Michelle Diener
Join Ellie and the rest of the Earth women, their partners, and the Class 5s on Larga Ways for a reunion that will make more than a few members of the UC uncomfortable. It requires you to sign up to Michelle Diener’s New Release Notification list, where you will get emails about new releases, and occasionally about free books and giveaways. You can unsubscribe at any time...romance · sci-fi · aliens · space · space-opera · multi-pov · audiobook · ai · military · action-adventure -
![The Martian Contingency by Mary Robinette Kowal]()
The Martian Contingency by Mary Robinette Kowal
The Martian Contingency is back with Elma and Nathaniel on Mars and picks up not long after the end of The Fated Sky as they work with the new colonists to build a home on the planet. With that, you can expect to see frontier town issues on Mars, including prospecting for water, improvised engineering, and when things go wrong.. -
![Tacticus: A Rift Saga Companion Novella by Andreas Christensen]()
Tacticus: A Rift Saga Companion Novella by Andreas Christensen
Tacticus: Non-commissioned officer rank in the Janissaries. Generally the highest rank available to non-citizens. Equivalent to sergeant. Tacticus Laurie White from Charlestown is a Janissary, a slave soldier, and he´s about to go to war. Laurie is part of an elite recon unit about to infiltrate enemy territory ahead of the coming invasion force, and his mission is to scout and observe... -
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![Survive the Monsters and Breed 4 by Logan Jacobs]()
Survive the Monsters and Breed 4 by Logan Jacobs
It’s not just the mutant monsters I’m worried about in this massive tundra. It’s the hulking, murdering, genetically modified people who are prowling the snowscape and leaving carnage in their wake.They’re our primary targets.But tracking them and taking them down will mean playing a dangerous game in frigid temperatures... -
![Where the Sweet Bird Sings by Ella Joy Olsen]()
Where the Sweet Bird Sings by Ella Joy Olsen
In this provocative new novel, the author of Root, Petal, Thorn offers a powerful story of resilience, hope, and the secrets that, no matter how deeply hidden, can shape and ultimately unite a family. What connects us to one another? Is it shared history? Is it ancestry? Is it blood? Or is it love? People respond to tragedy in different ways. Some try to move on. Some don’t move at all...adult · book · breakup · contemporary · death · domestic-drama · dystopia · epic · family · female-author -
![Alien Shield by Ursa Dax]()
Alien Shield by Ursa Dax
"I have always been a patient warrior. But now that I have her in my sights, I cannot wait to claim her..."SERENATo say I've been busy is an understatement. Between trying not to die on this hostile alien world and helping my newly-pregnant friends (I am a biologist, after all) I've had a lot going on...adult · aliens · alpha-mc · book · fated-mates · fiction · first-contact · humor · invasion · paranormal -
![Ash by Ellie Horn]()
Ash by Ellie Horn
Dani just wants a better life, but all she gets fur, supernatural power—and heartache…Moral of that story—men can’t be trusted.So when a shapeshifting Dragon lands in the middle of her human world, she hides among the homeless on the streets.Problem is, he’s not only gorgeous, but everything about him lights her on fire...romance · dragons · action-adventure · psychics · slow-burn · war · secrets · magic · fated-mates · family -
![Dreams Bigger Than Heartbreak by Charlie Jane Anders]()
Dreams Bigger Than Heartbreak by Charlie Jane Anders
From the international bestselling author of All the Birds in the Sky, Charlie Jane Anders, comes Dreams Bigger Than Heartbreak, the sequel to Victories Greater Than Death in the thrilling adventure Unstoppable series.They'll do anything to be the people they were meant to be — even journey into the heart of evil...aliens · book · fiction · lgbtq · military · romantic-love · space · space-opera · violent-conflict · wlw -
![Mother Ship by Scott Bartlett]()
Mother Ship by Scott Bartlett
They're here. A ship for every city. An invasion force beyond our comprehension. Max Edwards has always felt like something was wrong with the world. Like something was…off. Like his entire life was a lie being told by the people around him. Then, it begins. From his friend’s acreage outside Oklahoma City, he witnesses a giant saucer descend from the sky to hover over the city...action-adventure · adult · aliens · book · colonization · exploration · fiction · first-contact · futuristic · galactic-empire -
![The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer by Eve L. Ewing, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Sheree Renée Thomas, Danny Lore]()
The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer by Eve L. Ewing, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Sheree Renée Thomas, Danny Lore
In The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer, singer-songwriter, actor, fashion icon, activist, and worldwide superstar Janelle Monáe brings to the written page the Afrofuturistic world of one of her critically acclaimed albums, exploring how different threads of liberation—queerness, race, gender plurality, and love—become tangled with future possibilities of memory and time in...adult · anthologies · black-mc · cyberpunk · dystopia · fiction · lgbtq · poc-author · poc-mc · urban
