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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 Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) fans.
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The best books like Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) are:
- 1The Mercy of Gods by James S. A. Corey4.5Series starter
- 2Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card0
- 3Redshirts by John Scalzi3.9
- 4Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr4.2
- 5The Martian by Andy Weir0
- 6Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky4.6
- 7Future's Edge by Gareth L. Powell4.1
- 8Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman4.1
- 9Scythe by Neal Shusterman4.6Series starter
- 10The Host by Stephenie Meyer0
When ex-soldier Evan's transport ship mysteriously explodes over a remote colony world, he crash-lands with a small group of survivors on a hostile planet filled with dangerous wildlife and ancient alien relics. As Evan and xenobiologist Anya struggle to survive, they uncover evidence that the "accident" was orchestrated to hide the existence of a powerful alien starship buried somewhere on the planet. Now Evan must use his investigative skills to solve an interstellar conspiracy while fighting for survival in the alien wilderness.
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by Orson Scott Card
02004
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a haunting and philosophical tone that will resonate with Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) fans.
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by John Scalzi
3.92012320 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a clever and affectionate tone that will resonate with Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) fans.
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by Anthony Doerr
4.22021641 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a melancholy but hopeful tone that will resonate with Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) fans.
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by Andy Weir
02014
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This science fiction shares a optimistic and humorous tone that will resonate with Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) fans.
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by Adrian Tchaikovsky
4.620231760 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a cerebral and awe-inspiring tone that will resonate with Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) fans.
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by Gareth L. Powell
4.12025320 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a grim but determined tone that will resonate with Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) fans.
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by Matt Dinniman
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This science fiction shares a dark and visceral tone that will resonate with Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) fans.
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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 Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) fans.
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by Stephenie Meyer
02008
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This science fiction shares a contemplative and earnest tone that will resonate with Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Stranded (Starship of the Ancients)
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
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| The Mercy of Gods📚 Series starter | James S. A. Corey | 4.5 | 2024 | — | Start a new series |
| Ender's Game | Orson Scott Card | 0 | 2004 | — | Similar vibes |
| Redshirts | John Scalzi | 3.9 | 2012 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| Cloud Cuckoo Land | Anthony Doerr | 4.2 | 2021 | 641 | Similar vibes |
| The Martian | Andy Weir | 0 | 2014 | — | Similar vibes |
| Children of Time | Adrian Tchaikovsky | 4.6 | 2023 | 1760 | Similar vibes |
| Future's Edge | Gareth L. Powell | 4.1 | 2025 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| Operation Bounce House | Matt Dinniman | 4.1 | 2026 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| Scythe📚 Series starter | Neal Shusterman | 4.6 | 2017 | 464 | Start a new series |
| The Host | Stephenie Meyer | 0 | 2008 | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Stranded (Starship of the Ancients)?
The most similar books to Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) are The Mercy of Gods, Ender's Game, Redshirts.
What should I read after Stranded (Starship of the Ancients)?
After finishing Stranded (Starship of the Ancients), readers most commonly pick up The Mercy of Gods next.
Who writes books like A.K. DuBoff?
Authors similar to A.K. DuBoff include Andy Weir, John Scalzi.
What genre is Stranded (Starship of the Ancients)?
Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) is a Science Fiction novel by A.K. DuBoff, published in 2025. It features elements of Mystery, Space Opera, Survival.
How long is Stranded (Starship of the Ancients)?
Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) is 419 pages long.
About Stranded (Starship of the Ancients)
Shipwrecked on a distant planet. Mysterious alien relics. His fresh start just turned into an interstellar conspiracy.After an undercover investigation goes bad, ex-soldier Evan hopes to forge a new life on a remote colony world. But when the transport ship explodes in orbit, his plans for a peaceful early retirement go out the airlock.He crash-lands with a small group of settlers, away from the target site and with limited resources. Unable to call for help off-world, Evan and the mission's xenobiologist Anya race for survival in the dangerous wilds-until they realize they aren’t alone on the planet.Evan’s investigative instincts tell him that nothing about this colony mission going awry is an accident. When evidence points to an ancient alien starship hidden somewhere on the planet, he realizes that solving the mystery will be the biggest case of his life.Can Evan survive the hostile planet long enough to uncover the truth?Stranded is the thrilling first installment in the Starship of the Ancients series. If you like suspenseful space adventures with dynamic characters, alien worlds, and escalating interstellar intrigue, then you'll love this riveting new space opera by author A.K. DuBoff, creator of the Cadicle Universe.Grab your copy now to discover the secrets of a new alien world!