The novel is a post-apocalyptic horror story that centers around a solitary man who may be the last human alive on earth after a pandemic has turned the rest of humanity into vampire-like creatures. He spends his days fortifying his home, hunting for food, and killing these creatures while they sleep. At night, he is tormented by their attempts to break into his home and kill him. His isolation drives him to the brink of insanity, and the novel explores themes of loneliness, survival, and the human capacity for hope in the face of utter despair.

In a dystopian future where the government wages war on drugs, undercover agent Bob Arctor is assigned to infiltrate a group of drug addicts. But as he becomes more entangled in their lives, Bob's own addiction to the highly addictive Substance D starts to blur the lines between reality and hallucination. As Bob's mental state deteriorates, he must navigate a world of paranoia, deception, and his own fractured identity, questioning the nature of truth and the consequences of his actions.

In this speculative fiction novel, the story unfolds in a dystopian future where the U.S. government, engaged in an unwinnable war, turns to unethical experiments to enhance human intelligence. Prisoners are injected with a syphilis strain designed to boost their intellect while shortening their lifespan. The narrative, presented through the journal entries of a conscientious objector who becomes an inmate and an observer of the program, explores the moral and philosophical implications of sacrificing humanity for the sake of intellectual advancement. As the experiment progresses, the heightened intelligence of the inmates leads to unforeseen consequences, challenging the very nature of power, knowledge, and the human condition.

The novel takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where a pandemic has turned many people into zombies, or "skels." The protagonist is a survivor who is part of a team tasked with clearing out the remaining skels in Zone One, the area in and around lower Manhattan. The story alternates between the present and the past, revealing the protagonist's experiences during the initial outbreak and his struggle to hold onto his humanity in the face of such devastation.

"Mona Lisa Overdrive" is a cyberpunk novel that follows the interconnected stories of several characters, including a professional kidnapper, a reclusive artist, a tech mogul's daughter, and a young prostitute. Set in a dystopian future, the narrative explores themes of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and corporate power. The characters' lives become intertwined as they navigate a world dominated by advanced technology and powerful corporations, leading to a thrilling climax.

In a dystopian future, Jason Taverner, a famous television star, wakes up one morning to find that he has been erased from existence. With no identification or records, he becomes a fugitive and is relentlessly pursued by the police. As he navigates through a world where his former life no longer exists, Jason must confront the truth about his identity and unravel the mysteries surrounding his disappearance.

"Limbo" is a thought-provoking science fiction novel set in a post-apocalyptic future where the world has been ravaged by nuclear war. In this society, the concept of disarmament has been taken to an extreme, with individuals voluntarily amputating their limbs and relying on robotic prosthetics as a means to prevent further violence. The narrative follows the journey of a psychologist who, after returning from a self-imposed exile, grapples with the moral and ethical implications of this new form of self-mutilation, which is seen as a path to personal and global peace. The book delves into themes of human nature, the psychology of violence, and the quest for utopia, challenging readers to consider the price of peace and the nature of humanity's relationship with technology.

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the novel explores the lives of survivors after a nuclear catastrophe has ravaged Earth. The story intertwines the fates of various characters, including a phocomelic radio personality who broadcasts from a satellite, a young girl with telepathic abilities, and the eponymous Dr. Bloodmoney, a sinister scientist whose experiments may have contributed to the disaster. As the survivors navigate a transformed society filled with strange mutations and remnants of the past, they confront the challenges of rebuilding civilization and the complexities of human nature in the face of existential threats.

"Body of Glass" by Marge Piercy is a dystopian novel set in a future where technology has advanced to the point where humans can upload their consciousness into artificial bodies. The story follows the life of a woman named Kassia, who is a "shaper" - an individual with the ability to shape and mold her body at will. As Kassia navigates a society obsessed with physical perfection and conformity, she becomes involved in a rebellion against the oppressive government, ultimately questioning the true meaning of identity, freedom, and what it means to be human.

The novel explores the life of an autistic man who excels at pattern recognition while working for a pharmaceutical company. His orderly world is disrupted when he is offered an experimental treatment that could potentially "cure" his autism. The story delves into themes of identity, neurodiversity, and the ethical implications of altering the human brain. As he grapples with the decision of whether to undergo the treatment, the protagonist must confront questions about what it means to be normal and whether the changes would fundamentally alter who he is. The narrative challenges the reader to consider the value of individual differences and the societal pressures to conform.

The novel explores the harsh life aboard the HSS Matilda, a spaceship organized much like the antebellum South, where the lower decks are populated by dark-skinned sharecroppers ruled by white overseers. The protagonist, a neurodivergent, queer black woman, serves as the ship's healer and navigates the oppressive social structure while uncovering the secrets of her mother's past and the ship's mysterious journey. Her search for truth leads to revelations that could alter the fate of the Matilda's segregated society, as she grapples with the complexities of identity, autonomy, and resistance against a backdrop of systemic injustice and intergenerational trauma.

In this science fiction novel, the protagonist, born in a world where travel between parallel universes is possible, is one of the rare individuals who can traverse these alternate realities due to her counterparts being dead in other worlds. The story delves into themes of identity, privilege, and survival, as she navigates complex relationships and a web of secrets. Her unique position allows her to gather intel across worlds, but it also places her in grave danger, leading her to confront her own past and the stark disparities between different versions of her life and society. As she moves through these spaces, she must grapple with the moral implications of her actions and the true meaning of having a place to call home.

The narrative unfolds through the lives of two siblings endowed with extraordinary powers, set against the backdrop of systemic racism and societal turmoil in America. The older brother's abilities emerge amidst the violence of the Los Angeles riots, while his younger sister's powers manifest as a form of telekinesis. As they navigate a world rife with injustice and the carceral state's oppressive reach, the siblings grapple with the potential and limitations of their gifts. The story is a searing exploration of anger, hope, and the indomitable spirit of resistance, examining whether supernatural abilities can be a catalyst for change in a world entrenched in institutionalized inequality.