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Stranded (Starship of the Ancients)
Starship of the Ancients #1 (works standalone)by A.K. DuBoff
4.32025419 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a tense and methodical tone that will resonate with Esperance fans.
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The best books like Esperance are:
- 1Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) by A.K. DuBoff4.3#1
- 2Scythe by Neal Shusterman4.6Series starter
- 3The Mercy of Gods by James S. A. Corey4.5Series starter
- 4Seekers in the Void by Glynn Stewart4.6
- 5Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman4.1
- 6Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick4.4
- 7Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey0#1
- 8Future's Edge by Gareth L. Powell4.1
- 9Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card0
- 10Brave New World by Aldous Huxley4.4
When a father and son are found dead with their lungs full of seawater in landlocked Chicago, Detective Ethan Krol begins investigating a seemingly impossible crime that leads him to Abidemi Eniola, a mysterious woman in Bristol, England, who possesses advanced technology and deadly heirlooms she claims need returning to their rightful owners. As past injustices collide with futuristic capabilities, both Krol and Abi's unsuspecting friend Hollie find themselves caught in a dangerous clash between cultures and competing concepts of justice.
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Scythe
Start of Arc Of A Scythe seriesby Neal Shusterman
4.62017464 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a thoughtful and unsettling tone that will resonate with Esperance fans.
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The Mercy of Gods
Start of The Captive's War seriesby James S. A. Corey
4.52024
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a tense and cerebral tone that will resonate with Esperance fans.
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by Glynn Stewart
4.62025400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a tense and grounded tone that will resonate with Esperance fans.
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by Matt Dinniman
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Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a dark and visceral tone that will resonate with Esperance fans.
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by Philip K. Dick
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Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a paranoid and melancholic tone that will resonate with Esperance fans.
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Leviathan Wakes
Expanse #1 (works standalone)by James S.A. Corey
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Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a gritty but hopeful tone that will resonate with Esperance fans.
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by Gareth L. Powell
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Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a grim but determined tone that will resonate with Esperance fans.
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by Orson Scott Card
02004
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This science fiction shares a haunting and philosophical tone that will resonate with Esperance fans.
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by Aldous Huxley
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This science fiction shares a clinical and disturbing tone that will resonate with Esperance fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Esperance
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) | A.K. DuBoff | 4.3 | 2025 | 419 | Closest match |
| Scythe📚 Series starter | Neal Shusterman | 4.6 | 2017 | 464 | Start a new series |
| The Mercy of Gods📚 Series starter | James S. A. Corey | 4.5 | 2024 | — | Start a new series |
| Seekers in the Void | Glynn Stewart | 4.6 | 2025 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Operation Bounce House | Matt Dinniman | 4.1 | 2026 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? | Philip K. Dick | 4.4 | 2008 | — | Similar vibes |
| Leviathan Wakes | James S.A. Corey | 0 | 2011 | 573 | Similar vibes |
| Future's Edge | Gareth L. Powell | 4.1 | 2025 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| Ender's Game | Orson Scott Card | 0 | 2004 | — | Similar vibes |
| Brave New World | Aldous Huxley | 4.4 | 2006 | 288 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Esperance?
The most similar books to Esperance are Stranded (Starship of the Ancients), Scythe, The Mercy of Gods.
What should I read after Esperance?
After finishing Esperance, readers most commonly pick up Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) next.
Who writes books like Adam Oyebanji?
Authors similar to Adam Oyebanji include Matt Haig, Andy Weir, John Ringo, Matt Dinniman, A.K. DuBoff.
What genre is Esperance?
Esperance is a Science Fiction novel by Adam Oyebanji, published in 2025. It features elements of Mystery.
How long is Esperance?
Esperance is 432 pages long.
About Esperance
[D]extrously blends genres in this suspenseful sci-fi mystery.... Rob Hart and Blake Crouch fans should check this out. - Publishers Weekly"Lovers of sharp, fast sci-fi from the likes of Neal Stephenson will be right at home with Esperance." -BookPage (starred)A whip-smart thriller in the vein of Blake Crouch, Andy Weir, and Neal Stephenson, Esperance plumbs the depths of a seemingly impossible crime rooted in racism, intergenerational trauma, and an inhuman concept of justiceDetective Ethan Krol is on the twentieth floor of a Chicago apartment building. A father and son have been found dead, their lungs full of sea water-hundreds of miles away from the ocean.Abidemi Eniola has arrived in Bristol, England. She claims to be Nigerian, but her accent is wrong and she can do remarkable things with technology, things that her new friend, Hollie Rogers, has never seen before. Abi is in possession of a number of heirlooms that need to be returned to their rightful owners, and Hollie is more than happy to go along for the ride.But neither Abidemi Eniola nor her heirlooms are quite what they seem. Abi is a target of Ethan Krol’s investigations, and Hollie’s life is about to become far stranger than she bargained for. In a clash of cultures, histories, and different ideas about justice, the consequences will be deadly…