Techno-Thrillers

Techno-thrillers explore emerging science, technology, or natural phenomena in stories that quicken the pulse. Our current line-up:
 
    
 
The genre tends toward the relatively near-reaching possibilities of sci-fi, and usually includes enough technical detail/explanation to satisfy your inner geek. This is not your classic crime mystery novel. Not a galaxy far, far away. Not a fantasy. Nothing magical. Plausible physics on/near Earth in roughly the near present/future, roughly as we have known it
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The Apollo Murders
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Start date
April 1, 2026
Finish date
April 30, 2026
Discussion
CURRENT READS
Discussion leader
Steve Shelby
Why we're reading this
A space Technothriller by an actual astronaut. Feels fitting with the Artemis II mission on deck in April…more
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Debt of Honor
by
Start date
April 2, 2026
Finish date
June 30, 2026
Discussion
CURRENT READS
Discussion leader
Steve Shelby
Why we're reading this
Won the 800+ page gorilla poll. We'll read it over 3 months. Quite the ending to this one. …more
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+ GENERAL
* Q: What can we do better?
By Steve · 12 posts · 8 views
last updated Apr 14, 2026 02:53AM
* Photo: What's the group image?
By Steve · 1 post · 29 views
last updated Mar 31, 2026 07:10PM
* Intro/Welcome: Who, What, When, Where & How
By Steve · 34 posts · 75 views
last updated 3 hours, 32 min ago
* Book Lists: Rank Your Reads / Plan Your Next
By Steve · 2 posts · 33 views
last updated Nov 02, 2024 02:05PM
* Pro Tip: Use a browser, in Desktop mode, NOT the app
By Steve · 2 posts · 157 views
last updated Jun 08, 2024 10:11AM
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+ CURRENT READS
* 2026: What are you reading?
By Steve · 13 posts · 18 views
last updated Apr 15, 2026 06:16AM
2026 APR: The Apollo Murders by Chris Hadfield
By Steve · 13 posts · 8 views
last updated Apr 14, 2026 04:48AM
2026 Q2: Debt of Honor by Tom Clancy
By Steve · 2 posts · 5 views
last updated Mar 31, 2026 03:54PM
2026 JUN: post suggestions for book of the month
By Steve · 5 posts · 7 views
last updated Apr 16, 2026 10:28PM
This topic has been closed to new comments. 2026 Q2 BIG READ: book selected
By Steve · 9 posts · 8 views
last updated Mar 26, 2026 12:55PM
This topic has been closed to new comments. 2026 APR: poll closed
By Steve · 12 posts · 6 views
last updated Mar 01, 2026 05:11AM
This topic has been closed to new comments. 2026 MAR: poll closed
By Steve · 9 posts · 11 views
last updated Feb 04, 2026 05:44PM
This topic has been closed to new comments. 2026 FEB: poll closed
By Steve · 8 posts · 7 views
last updated Jan 08, 2026 08:35AM
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+ PAST READS
* 2025: What were your favorite reads of 2025?
By Steve · 4 posts · 15 views
last updated Jan 31, 2026 02:57PM
2026 Q1: The Stand by Stephen King
By Steve · 16 posts · 11 views
last updated Mar 26, 2026 01:27PM
2026 MAR: Ubik by Philip K. Dick
By Steve · 22 posts · 12 views
last updated Mar 24, 2026 09:10AM
2026 FEB: Pines by Blake Crouch
By Steve · 6 posts · 11 views
last updated Mar 01, 2026 01:51AM
2026 JAN: The War of the Worlds by HG Wells
By Steve · 6 posts · 6 views
last updated Feb 05, 2026 01:02PM
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+ GROUP WATCH
* 2026 MAR: Project Hail Mary - Movie Trailer Out Now
By Jed · 12 posts · 13 views
last updated Apr 05, 2026 02:24PM
2026 FALL: Neuromancer on Apple TV+
By Steve · 2 posts · 10 views
last updated Nov 16, 2025 10:41AM
May 2025 Watch: Murderbot on Apple TV+
By Steve · 16 posts · 6 views
last updated Jul 13, 2025 06:19PM
Nov 2024-Jan 2025 Watch (TV Series): Silo by Hugh Howey
By Steve · 3 posts · 9 views
last updated Jan 18, 2025 11:15AM
Nov 2024-Jan 2025 Watch (TV Series): The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth
By Steve · 7 posts · 6 views
last updated Jan 10, 2025 08:52AM
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+ BUDDY READS
* Jul 2024 BR: Delta-V by Daniel Suarez
By Steve · 18 posts · 13 views
last updated Jul 20, 2024 11:59AM
2026 MAY: A Murder in Hollywood by John Lange
By Steve · 1 post · 2 views
last updated Apr 05, 2026 05:47AM
2026: Any interest? Frankenstein
By Steve · 2 posts · 6 views
last updated Jan 23, 2026 06:08AM
Sep 2024 BR: Sum of All Fears by Tom Clancy
By Steve · 12 posts · 8 views
last updated Sep 06, 2024 02:06PM
May 2024 BR: Ice Station by Matthew Reilly
By Steve · 13 posts · 11 views
last updated Jun 10, 2024 08:09PM
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+ CHALLENGES
* Tom Clancy Challenge
By Steve · 2 posts · 13 views
last updated Dec 28, 2024 07:28PM
* Michael Crichton Challenge
By Steve · 4 posts · 14 views
last updated Sep 21, 2025 07:32PM
Dan Brown Challenge
By Steve · 2 posts · 9 views
last updated Oct 16, 2025 05:36PM
Ice/Water Challenge
By Steve · 7 posts · 10 views
last updated Jun 27, 2025 06:20PM
Space Challenge
By Steve · 2 posts · 10 views
last updated Dec 29, 2024 10:55AM
The B-47 Stratojet, Haunebu, and the Tunguska Event - my new blog post!
By Szymon · 1 post · 3 views
last updated Apr 14, 2026 06:20AM
Free prequel to a fast-paced Aviation & Black Ops series (Starts in 1920!)
By Szymon · 1 post · 3 views
last updated Apr 13, 2026 12:23AM
What happens to a legacy that refuses to die? Dive into the Heartbotverse for FREE
By Yurii · 1 post · 4 views
last updated Mar 24, 2026 09:24AM
Free Action Thriller
By Vishnu · 1 post · 7 views
last updated Mar 03, 2026 08:01AM
Mumbai Singularity launches 10 March, ARC available
By Nym · 1 post · 4 views
last updated Mar 01, 2026 10:29AM
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Ubik
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Mar 31, 2026
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The Stand
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Mar 31, 2026
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Pines
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Feb 28, 2026
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Contact
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Dec 31, 2025
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Snow Crash
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Nov 30, 2025
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Project Hail Mary
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Oct 31, 2025
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Aggressor
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Oct 30, 2025
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Beachhead
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Aug 31, 2025
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