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Iron Sunrise by Charles Stross

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In Iron Sunrise, did you enjoy ...

... the high-stakes, mission-driven pursuit of a universe-changing threat?

Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey

If you loved the race-against-time to unravel a deadly cosmic mystery in Iron Sunrise, you'll find Leviathan Wakes just as gripping. Follow Holden and Miller as they chase a terrifying alien threat through complex investigations, desperate alliances, and explosive confrontations. The relentless pacing and clear goal keep the tension high from start to finish.

... morally complex protagonists who operate in gray areas?

Altered Carbon by Richard Morgan

Enjoyed Rachel Mansour and Martin Springfield's willingness to bend the rules in Iron Sunrise? Altered Carbon thrusts you into a noir future where Takeshi Kovacs, a deeply flawed but compelling anti-hero, navigates a world of shifting loyalties, shadowy conspiracies, and ethical gray zones—always questioning who can be trusted.

... hard science fiction that plays with advanced technology and physics?

The Quantum Thief by Hannu Rajaniemi

If you were captivated by Stross's intricate technological concepts—like relativistic weapons or AI politics—The Quantum Thief will dazzle you. Rajaniemi creates a future of mind-bending science: quantum encryption, memory theft, and post-human societies, all delivered with rigor and imagination.

... an ensemble of memorable, diverse characters working together (or at odds) in high-stakes scenarios?

Ninefox Gambit by Yoon Ha Lee

If you appreciated the shifting alliances and varied perspectives of Iron Sunrise's cast, you'll be drawn to Ninefox Gambit. Follow Captain Kel Cheris and the undead tactician Shuos Jedao as they navigate a bewildering military campaign, surrounded by a complex cast with hidden agendas.

... political intrigue and behind-the-scenes maneuvering in interstellar settings?

The Player Of Games by Iain Banks

Loved the web of assassinations, counter-intelligence, and interplanetary diplomacy in Iron Sunrise? The Player of Games offers a brilliant tapestry of political gamesmanship, as Jernau Morat Gurgeh enters a deadly tournament that is as much about empire and influence as it is about strategy.

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