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The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov

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... Elijah Baley's investigation of a murder in a futuristic society?

The Caves Of Steel by Isaac Asimov

If you loved following Elijah Baley as he navigated a futuristic society and unraveled a complex murder on Solaria in The Naked Sun, you'll be just as absorbed by The Caves of Steel. Here, Baley is partnered with R. Daneel Olivaw for the first time to solve a murder in the claustrophobic, robot-filled depths of Earth’s megacities. The story’s tightly focused investigation, high personal stakes, and tense interrogations will keep you hooked from start to finish.

... Anarchist and capitalist societies on twin worlds and their contrasting cultures?

The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin

If you were fascinated by the exploration of Solarian society and its unusual customs in The Naked Sun, you'll be captivated by The Dispossessed. Ursula K. Le Guin crafts two contrasting alien societies—one anarchist, one capitalist—and follows physicist Shevek as he struggles to connect the two. The detailed examination of how environment shapes culture and psychology will appeal to your love of thoughtful worldbuilding.

... A high-stakes murder investigation in a future society of telepaths?

The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester

Did you enjoy the cerebral duel of wits and high-tech forensics in The Naked Sun? If so, The Demolished Man offers another gripping murder mystery—this time in a world where telepathy is commonplace. You'll be drawn into the ingenious cat-and-mouse game between Lincoln Powell, the cop, and Ben Reich, the murderer, as advanced technology and psychology collide.

... Psychological exploration of human perception and alien intelligence?

Solaris by Stanisław Lem

If you appreciated the psychological depth and the exploration of human fears and desires in The Naked Sun, Solaris will intrigue you. Kris Kelvin’s confrontation with a sentient planet forces him to grapple with his own memories and emotions, blending science fiction with a profound psychological mystery.

... A protagonist's journey through time and the impact on identity and morality?

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

If you valued the philosophical questions and the exploration of morality amid strange circumstances in The Naked Sun, Kindred is a must-read. Octavia E. Butler’s protagonist, Dana, is repeatedly transported between her present and the antebellum South, forcing her to confront ethical dilemmas and the nature of humanity in the face of alien (yet familiar) horrors.

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