Epic Sci Fi novels

[Belen]

Michael Stackpole: Dark Glory War (prequel), Fortress Draconis (1st in trilogy)
David Weber: On Basilisk Station (1st in Honor Harrinton series)
Elizabeth Haydon: Rhapsody

 

[Starman]

Dan Simmons' Hyperion novels are top notch!

In addition to Simmons' brilliant Hyperion Cantos, I would recommend the Ilium/Olympos duology.

Starman

 

[Salcor]

Personally, I really like the "Neutronium Alchemist" series.

Also, try "The War Against the Cthoor", one of the best SF series out there, though it's sadly unfinished at this point.

Who writes 'The War against the Cthoor'???

 

[RedShirtNo5]

It is interesting that SF just doesn't produce the sprawling epics that you expect in fantasy. Even where there is a series, often the first book is stand-alone and later books are in response to popularity. In contrast, fantasy series by an unknown writer can start off with the assumption of 3-5 books in the series.

Anyway, some more recommendations:

Vance - Planet of Adventure and Arimenta Station
Orson Scott Card - Ender's Game series
Pohl - Heechee series, although lots of people don't like the first book "Gateway" and so don't bother reading the rest

Maybe Donaldson's Gap series, although I haven't read it. I would actually skip Riverworld - I find Farmer to have interesting set-up concepts but poor execution or resolution.

-RedShirt

 

[mhacdebhandia]

In addition to Simmons' brilliant Hyperion Cantos, I would recommend the Ilium/Olympos duology.

Yes indeed. How can you go past a science fiction epic based on one of the greatest classical epics?

 

[KaosDevice]

Sheesh, what did I reccomend...dog treats?

Oh wait, have you all not read any of those series either?

Sorry, have a tendancy to go old school when it comes to scifi.

 

[mhacdebhandia]

Well, I like Asimov a great deal - literally grew up reading his work - but I've never thought much of the Foundation stories.

 

[Cthulhudrew]

I recommend J. Gregory Keyes' "Age of Unreason" series. It's not strictly sci-fi, but then you mention "A Game of Thrones" so you might not be looking for strict sci-fi. It's set on an alternate 18th century Earth, where science has developed along magical lines. Very interesting, well written, and enjoyable series.

 

[Tetsubo]

I would suggest the Deathstalker series by I believe Green.

 

[ShadowDenizen]

o writes 'The War against the Cthoor'???

I believe it's David Gerrold.