The novel “Dreamfarer” by John B. Rosenman was published for the first time in 2021. It’s the first book in the Dreamfarer series.

When Sam Adams awakens from his simulated life and is told he has developed a kind of resistance to the simulation systems, his prospects are bleak. In the material reality of what remains of the USA, people like him must endure a dull life, knowing they will never again experience the excitement that comes with a simulated identity.

Sam Adams’ reactions are negative: his anger and bitterness are intense, and when he meets Trina, a woman in his same situation, he tells her he’d like to shut down the entire simulation system thousands of people are connected to. Trina reveals that she’s part of a rebel group that wants to do just that and involves him in the plan, but not all the members of that group are happy with his initiative. Diana believes Trina has jeopardized the entire operation and wants to eliminate her and Sam.

The novel “Wyst: Alastor 1716” by Jack Vance was published for the first time in 1978. It’s the third book in the Alastor trilogy and follows “Marune: Alastor 933”.

Representatives of the Arrabus territory, the most important on the planet Wyst, have requested an audience with the Connatic, ruler of the Alastor Cluster, to ask for his help. Their society is based on total egalitarianism, but this is bringing negative consequences, such as unmanageable immigration. For the Connatic, the situation is unclear because he has lost contact with his representatives on Wyst.

Jantiff Ravenstoke is a young resident of the planet Frayness drawn to the Arrabus society. He believes that egalitarianism in what seems like a utopia could help him develop his artistic career and, in general, find his life path. Soon, however, he must also confront the darker side of Arrabus society.

The novel “Sandworms of Dune” by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson was published for the first time in 2007. It’s the eighth book in the Dune saga and follows “Hunters of Dune”.

The starship Ithaca continues its journey, which reached a twenty-year duration. Aboard, the project for new gholas continues, though not everyone is in favor. Failures in certain Ithaca systems may be due to a lack of maintenance, but in some cases, there are clear signs of deliberate damage.

On Chapterhouse, Murbella tries to develop a plan that will give humanity hope against the Enemy after discovering the identity of the two mysterious figures. New starships and weapons must be produced, but Face Dancers are ready to sabotage these efforts.

The novel “Star Surgeon” by James White was published for the first time in 1963. It’s a fix-up of two stories published in the previous years. It’s the second book in the Sector General series and follows “Hospital Station”.

Dr. Conway must try to treat a patient with very little information about its species, who’s suffering from what appears to be a skin disease. Concerns arise because it appears resistant to any treatment and is unconscious, so it’s impossible to ask it any questions. Tests conducted by the people who found it suggest it was traveling with another member of its species but devoured it.

Dr. Conway finds a solution to the medical problem by going against what appears to be confusing and even contradictory information, obtained in part from other beings who know his patient’s species. What seems like a happy conclusion turns out to be just the beginning of a mission quite different from what Conway is used to, one that brings him into the midst of a situation that could lead to an interstellar war with an empire willing to attack the Hospital Station.