One new science fiction horror book is 'The Luminous Dead' by Caitlin Starling. It combines the isolation of a caving expedition with some truly creepy and otherworldly elements.
Another good one is 'Gideon the Ninth' by Tamsyn Muir. It's set in a far - future universe where necromancers and cavaliers battle in a deadly tournament. There are lots of gory and horror - like elements combined with a very unique science - fiction setting.
One great new science fiction book is 'The Three-Body Problem' by Cixin Liu. It's a fascinating exploration of alien contact and the implications for humanity. The story is set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution and features complex scientific concepts presented in an engaging way.
A new science fiction book in 2018 was 'Luna: New Moon' by Ian McDonald. It's set on a colonized moon and delves into the complex politics, power struggles, and diverse cultures that exist there. It has a richly detailed world and a large cast of characters, all vying for different things in this lunar society.
I'm not sure specifically which 13 new science fiction books you're referring to. There are so many new releases in the science fiction genre all the time. Some popular recent ones might include 'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir.
Here are some recommendations for sci-fi thrills:
1. " The Period of Destruction: The Zombie Era ": A terrifying virus spreads and the end of the world arrives. Humans can only survive by cherishing the present.
2. [Wasteland Survival Diary: A wasteland world full of unknowns. The protagonist must change this world to survive.]
3. [Doomsday God Devourer System: The arrival of the Doomsday System allowed humans to evolve rapidly in a very short period of time, but was it a blessing or a curse?]
4. " I'm a Big Boss in Survival World ": A girl and a man struggle to survive in all kinds of scary scenarios and become an enviable big boss.
I hope you like these recommendations!
One of the top science fiction horror books is 'The Midwich Cuckoos' by John Wyndham. It tells a story about a village where all the women become mysteriously pregnant and give birth to strange children with otherworldly powers. 'Slaughterhouse - Five' by Kurt Vonnegut can also be considered in this genre. With its time - traveling and the horror of war and alien abduction. 'Annihilation' by Jeff VanderMeer is great too. The strange and mutating environment in Area X is both science - fictional and deeply horrifying.
One of the best is 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley. It combines horror elements like the creation of a grotesque monster with science fiction concepts of reanimating the dead through scientific means. Another great one is 'The War of the Worlds' by H.G. Wells. It's terrifying as it depicts an alien invasion and the helplessness of humanity against a far superior technology. Also, 'Annihilation' by Jeff VanderMeer is a good pick. The strange and otherworldly setting in Area X is both mysterious and horrifying, with a great blend of scientific exploration gone wrong.
One characteristic is the use of science - fictional elements like advanced technology or alien species to create the horror. For example, in 'Predator', the high - tech alien hunter is a source of fear. Another is the exploration of unknown and often dangerous places, like the far reaches of space or a post - apocalyptic world.
One of the best is 'The Shining' by Stephen King. It combines the horror of a haunted hotel with the psychological breakdown of the main character. The isolation of the Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies adds to the spooky atmosphere. Another great one is 'Alien' by Alan Dean Foster. The idea of a terrifying alien creature hunting humans in the vastness of space is both science - fictional and horror - inducing. And 'Annihilation' by Jeff VanderMeer is also excellent. The strange and dangerous area known as Area X is full of unknown horrors and scientific mysteries.