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Fallen Angels

Fallen Angels

DystopianScience Fiction
Published
1991
Language
English

Synopsis

Two space Hab astronauts are shot down over a frozen North Dakota, finding themselves stranded on an Earth drastically altered by extreme environmental policies. A new Ice Age has begun, and the government, once dedicated to saving the environment, now controls every aspect of life. These "Angels" must navigate a hostile, anti-technological world to find a way back to their space stations, with unexpected help arriving from unlikely sources.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseDarkThought-ProvokingAdventurous
SurvivalFish Out of Water

Genres

Dystopian Science Fiction Adventure

Authors

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Jerry Pournelle

Jerry Pournelle was a writer who brought us the epic space opera The Mote in God's Eye. He was known for his science fiction, often exploring military and political themes. You'll find his work a great read if you enjoy grand-scale adventures.

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Larry Niven

Laurence van Cott Niven — known as Larry Niven — is an American science fiction writer. His best-known work is Ringworld (1970), which received Hugo, Locus, Ditmar, and Nebula awards. The Science Fiction Writers of America named him the 2015 recipient of the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award. His work is primarily hard science fiction, using big science concepts and theoretical physics. It also often includes elements of detective fiction and adventure stories. His fantasy includes the se...

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Michael Flynn

Michael Flynn is a writer whose work has appeared in Galaxy's Edge Magazine. He's known for his science fiction stories.