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Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel

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... the blend of hard science with speculative mysteries?

Blindsight by Peter Watts

If you were fascinated by the scientific authenticity and enigmatic discoveries in Sleeping Giants, you'll be gripped by Blindsight. Join Siri Keeton and his diverse team as they investigate a bizarre alien artifact in deep space, confronting mind-bending questions about consciousness and humanity—all grounded in rigorous science. The novel's speculative technology, biological plausibility, and cerebral puzzles will challenge and intrigue you.

... the use of interviews, reports, and unconventional narrative formats?

World War Z by Max Brooks

If the dossier-style interviews and classified transcripts in Sleeping Giants drew you in, you'll love the oral history approach of World War Z. Max Brooks assembles the story through interviews and personal accounts from survivors worldwide, creating a mosaic of perspectives that immerse you in the global aftermath of a zombie pandemic.

... a goal-driven plot with high-stakes missions?

Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey

If you enjoyed how Rose Franklin and her team relentlessly pursued the secrets of the giant robot in Sleeping Giants, Leviathan Wakes offers a similarly propulsive quest. Holden and Miller's desperate mission to unravel a cosmic conspiracy keeps the tension high and the action relentless as they race against time to prevent catastrophe.

... a multi-character ensemble where each voice matters?

Six Wakes by Mur Lafferty

If you liked the shifting perspectives and team dynamics in Sleeping Giants, Six Wakes delivers a locked-room mystery aboard a starship, told through the eyes of six cloned crew members. Each character’s secrets and motivations drive the story, keeping you guessing as you piece together the truth behind a mass murder and their own mysterious pasts.

... unexpected twists and the public’s reaction to mysterious artifacts?

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green

If you loved the shocking revelations and global reactions to the discovery of giant alien artifacts in Sleeping Giants, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing will keep you on your toes. Follow April May as she stumbles onto a world-changing phenomenon, only to face viral fame, conspiracy, and bewildering surprises at every turn.

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