If you loved following Peter Caswell on his relentless, globe-spanning mission in Zero World, you'll be gripped by Takeshi Kovacs' dangerous assignment in Altered Carbon. The story drives forward with a clear objective—solve a murder in a world where death is only a temporary inconvenience—ensuring the action and suspense never let up.

If you were fascinated by the cutting-edge tech and plausible science in Zero World—from neural manipulation to advanced espionage—The Quantum Thief will blow you away. Jean le Flambeur’s adventures unfold in a richly imagined Martian society, where quantum technology shapes both the action and the world itself.

If the rapid-fire pacing and constant surprises of Zero World kept you turning pages late into the night, Red Rising delivers that same adrenaline rush. Darrow’s infiltration mission in a brutal, caste-driven society is full of breakneck action, battles, and jaw-dropping twists that upend everything you think you know.

If the epic scale of Zero World—with its interplanetary espionage and civilization-altering stakes—drew you in, you’ll revel in the sweeping scope of Leviathan Wakes. From gritty ship corridors to mysterious alien threats, this story takes you across the solar system and into the heart of human ambition and danger.

If you were captivated by the meticulous worldbuilding in Zero World—the way Jason M. Hough crafts both Earth and the alternate civilization—then The Windup Girl offers a similarly immersive experience. Bacigalupi’s future Bangkok is lush with detail, teeming with political intrigue and cultural nuance that makes the world feel truly alive.