5 best Space Western books
Step into the wild expanses of the cosmos, where the outlaws ride starships instead of horses and the bailiffs patrol with laser pistols. Welcome to the rugged frontier of Space Western novels, a genre that merges the gritty charm of the Wild West with the infinite possibilities of sci-fi. Prepare to embark on thrilling adventures infused with the spirit of cowboy intrigue and set against a backdrop of interstellar settings, old saloons refurbished into alien watering holes, and frontier towns nestled in distant corners of the universe.
Leviathan Wakes
By James S. A. Corey
How it fits the "Space Western books" vibe: This ambitious space opera is set in a future where mankind has colonized the solar system and political tensions run high. With a western ambiance, it is often compared to a 'space cowboy' adventure.
4 / 5 Stars on Google Books
Publisher: Orbit
Page Count: 622
Published Date: 2011-06-15
The Stars My Destination
By Alfred Bester
How it fits the "Space Western books" vibe: It's considered one of the forerunners of the Cyberpunk genre which mixes the classic elements of the western and science fiction, integrating themes such as lone justice and frontier survival.
Publisher: Berkley
Page Count: 248
Published Date: 1976
The Quantum Thief
By Hannu Rajaniemi
How it fits the "Space Western books" vibe: It’s a thrilling blend of hard science fiction and western - featuring a protagonist who is both a gentleman and a thief navigating different civilizations and trying to regain his lost memories.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Page Count: 388
Published Date: 2012-01-31
Firefly - Big Damn Hero
By Nancy Holder
How it fits the "Space Western books" vibe: The original 'Firefly' TV series was often described as a 'space western.' This novel, based on the series, excellently continues that vibe.
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
Page Count: 384
Published Date: 2018-11-20
Dune
By Frank Herbert
How it fits the "Space Western books" vibe: Dune offers a cool conceptual blend of space opera with the heat and rough terrain of desert survival, both crucial elements of westerns, making it a distinct and unforgettable space western.
4 / 5 Stars on Google Books
Publisher: Penguin
Page Count: 722
Published Date: 2016-10-25