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@bisonhero: You make valid points throughout your post. I also had the same problem with "His Dark Materials". For some reason all the ridiculousness just gelled for me when I was reading Endymion/Rise of Endymion though.

@whitegreyblack: I loved Rendezvous with Rama and a few other Clarke books as well. Good advice on the sequels.

@e30bmw: Malazan books are sounding pretty great, I think those are next on the list.

This is an awesome list, thanks so much everyone. I knew this community would point me in the right direction.

Now, I just have to find the time to read all of these!

@humanity: you’re speaking my language. Bewilderment is my goal. Thanks!!!

@burncoat: Sounds interesting, I’ll check it out.

@BladeofCreation: Also sounds good.

Anyone read Red Rising, Collapsing Emprie, or Gardens of the Moon? I’ve heard good things about those as well.

@bmccann42: I kinda like the “religious-y” factor of the Hyperion sequels and the Dune books. It’s an interesting rationalization of destiny/divinity/prescience.

However, I don’t like the straight out religious style of Brandon Sanderson where the characters say “storm” instead of swearing and the good guys don’t drink.

The last great series I read was the Hyperion Cantos and it’s sequels. I haven’t found anything as insightful or immersive the last few years though. Any recommendations for my next read would be greatly appreciated.

Other books/series/authors that I thought were awesome:

Dune series

Neuromancer and follow ups

Snowcrash

Prince of Thorns

Name of the Wind

Song of Ice and Fire

Dark Tower series

Phillip K. Dick

Classic Sci-fi, Asimov’s Foundation series, Arthur C. Clarke, etc.

Lately, I’ve read:

Altered Carbon

Reality Dysfunction

American Gods

Imagicka

Small pile of WH40k books

@boozak: The Eisenhorn game looks interesting as well, just wish it had the level of polish this one seems to have.

I'm excited to see more of a survival horror element. I really like the fact that there is a tactical squad mechanic, as well as specific damage. Really hoping for some challenging tactical puzzles, and not just mowing down waves of xenos. The ability to lock down passageways is a good sign.

https://youtu.be/MERJhTprNpw

I just wonder how Starbreeze had the funds to make this move? I loved the Riddick games, Darkness, and Syndicate, but didn't think those titles would have made them enough to expand into this arena...

I enjoy being surprised by a show/game, while I am watching/playing it, not beforehand. I am sorry if you are bothered by this or doubt the legitimacy of my reasons for feeling this way. Good luck out with the internet!

If the name is blacked out, how does he know that the document refers to the same John?