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Science Fiction
How to Get Started with Science Fiction
A reader’s guide to discovering speculative futures through Brick Cave Media
Science fiction asks a simple but powerful question: What if?
What if humanity explores distant planets? What if advanced technology reshapes society? What if our understanding of reality itself turns out to be incomplete?
From space exploration to cybernetic futures and alternate histories, science fiction invites readers to imagine worlds that are different from our own—but often reveal surprising truths about the present.
If you’re new to science fiction—or simply new to Brick Cave’s catalog—this guide will help you find a great place to start. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see a list of ALL of Brick Cave's Science Fiction selections, or read on for a guided recommendation journey.
Start with Adventure-Driven Science Fiction
Many readers first fall in love with science fiction through fast-paced adventure stories that combine technology, exploration, and high stakes.
Recommended Starting Points
The Kelton Cases: The Lost Princess — K.A. Bledsoe
A thrilling science-fiction adventure inspired by classic space exploration stories. Combining elements reminiscent of Lost in Space and Firefly, the book delivers high-stakes action and a sense of discovery.
Spider’s Wyrd — Adrienne Miles
After being shot down on a remote planet she was meant to protect, starfighter pilot Ulla Thorsdaughter must survive long enough to return to the skies. A strong mix of military sci-fi and survival adventure.
These books are perfect for readers who enjoy heroic journeys, space exploration, and action-driven plots.
Explore Character-Driven Science Fiction
Some of the most memorable science fiction stories focus on people confronting strange or extraordinary circumstances.
Recommended Reads
The Strange Account of Charlie Wendigo — Matthew Kline
A story that begins with something as simple as a coin—and leads to unexpected encounters with mystery, magic, and strange worlds.
Lostuns Found — Sharon Skinner
Set in a gritty steampunk-inspired city, this story blends speculative technology with themes of survival and resilience.
These titles are ideal for readers who enjoy science fiction grounded in human experience and personal stakes.
Discover Expansive Science Fiction Universes
Some science fiction shines when it builds large, interconnected worlds and ongoing series.
Recommended Reads
Profit Motives — Bruce Davis
Part of the Profit Logbooks universe, this story explores the challenge of trying to “go straight” in a futuristic setting filled with complex alliances and moral gray areas.
Profit and Loss: Stories from the Profit Logbooks — Bruce Davis
A set of short stories expanding the same universe and giving readers a deeper look into its characters and conflicts.
These books are great for readers who enjoy science fiction worlds with rich backstory and recurring characters.
Try a Science Fiction Anthology
If you want to sample a range of styles and ideas, an anthology is a perfect starting point.
Recommended Reads
Futurewords II: A Brick Cave Anthology
Another entry in the anthology series, featuring imaginative science fiction and fantasy stories from the Brick Cave author community.
Futurewords III: A Brick Cave Anthology
This collection brings together seven science fiction stories from several Brick Cave authors, offering a broad look at different speculative themes and storytelling styles.
Anthologies are ideal if you want to discover multiple authors and styles in a single book.
Continue Your Science Fiction Journey
Brick Cave Media publishes science fiction that ranges from space adventure and speculative technology to character-driven stories and imaginative anthologies.
Your next great science fiction adventure might only be a page away.
See them on any of our Stores
Here at Brick Cave, each book provides a purchase opportunity for the paperback or hardback editions. If you prefer a different store, we maintain a presence in both Amazon and on Bookshop.org for each purchase there. All titles are also available to your own favorite local retailed to order and have availabel to you.
The Time has Come
To choose your path. Feel free to journey through the science fiction books listed below.
Welcome to the Brick Cave . . .
K.A. Bledsoe delivers the science fiction thrills in this great adventure that mixes echoes of Lost in Space vibes with high stakes adventure of Firefly.
16.99
Twenty-five cents may not seem like much but for Harry Long it was the price of admission into a world of magic.
15.99
Read more: The Strange Account of Charlie Wendigo by Matthew Kline
Shot down in the backcountry of the planet that she was deployed to protect, starfighter Ulla Thorsdaughter wants only to get back to civilization so she can get back in the sky.
16.99
Going straight is hard.
15.99
Enjoy these three shorts set in the universe of The Profit Logbooks, the compelling and action packed science fiction series from Bruce Davis.
14.99
Read more: Profit and Loss: Stories from the Profit Logbooks by Bruce Davis
Futurewords III: A Brick Cave Anthology brings together seven bold science fiction tales from some of Brick Cave’s most inventive voices.
10.99
Designed as the anthology series for Brick Cave authors, Futurewords features short science fiction and fantasy.
10.99
Description}In the smoke-covered, steam-powered city of Landings, the filthy streets of the lower city are rife with criminals.
14.99
"An oceangoing SF/techno-thriller made especially seaworthy by its depth, not just its depth charges." - Kirkus Review, Starred Review
15.99
Tavara and Johnathan must pursue a faceless enemy across an ocean in order to stop the owners of the Black Airship before they ignite a war that will engulf the world.
Read more: The Chronicles of Tavara Tinker: The New World by Bob Nelson and Sharon Skinner
Rose Marie is the first person born in space, grew to a teenager in space, and may just die in space before ever seeing the Earth she's never known.
15.99
Read more: The Experiment Known as Rose Marie Hernandez Williamson by Louise Robertson
The first book of the Profit Logbooks Series sets the stage for a whole new universe of adventure in the stars.
15.99
The story of Zack Mbele and crew continues in the second book of the Profit Logbooks Series.
15.99
The discovery of alien artifacts across the world brought humanity together. Activating the pillars threatened to tear the world apart. The resulting vibrations did more than rumble the earth. It altered DNA, changed ordinary people into supers.
15.99
Futurewords A Brick Cave Anthology is a compilation of stories from five authors from Brick Cave Books. Sharon Skinner, J.A. Giunta, Scott Woods, Colette Black and Bob Nelson each add a story to this strong collection of science fiction.
9.99
Faced with a threat half a world away, Tavara finds herself confronting an adversary that has even gotten the attention of Queen Victoria. Tavara must race against the Black Airship to save the lives of countless innocent people... and Johnathan as well. A follow up to The Chronicles of Tavara Tinker: Le Tour de Paris.
Read more: The Chronicles of Tavara Tinker: Sounds of Time by Bob Nelson & Sharon Skinner
TAVARA TINKER—LE TOUR DE PARIS, Steampunk/Alternative Historical Fiction. Bob Nelson and Sharon Skinner are a dynamic co-writing duo.
Tavara Tinker leads a double life. By day, a proper Victorian lady. By night, deep in the heart of industrial London, she maintains a research laboratory and a steam-powered factory where she creates the clothes and weapons for a new generation of adventurer.
Read more: The Chronicles of Tavara Tinker: LeTour de Paris by Bob Nelson & Sharon Skinner
A collection of action packed fast paced sci-fi comic plots written as short stories from the likes of Sharon Skinner (The Healer’s Legacy, Collars and Curses, The Nelig Stones), J.A. Giunta (The Last Incarnation, War Golem, Knights of Virtue), Bob Nelson (The Chronicles of Tavara Tinker) and Nick Ozment (Smoke the Dragon: A Novel of Knight Terrors)
14.99
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