Download & Read Free Science Fiction Books (ePub)

Sci-Fi is a genre that stretches the imagination and challenges the limits of storytelling, inviting readers to explore worlds beyond the ordinary. Blending elements of science, technology, and often philosophy, science fiction authors craft stories that question our understanding of reality and humanity. Classics in this genre, ranging from Isaac Asimov's visions of galactic empires to Philip K. Dick's contemplations on identity and consciousness, continue to influence and inspire both literature and science.

In the realm of science fiction, the possibilities are as vast as the universe itself. Science fiction pushes the boundaries of what we believe is possible, both in the realm of human achievement and in the crafting of compelling stories. This genre does not just predict the future; in many ways, it helps to shape it.

On this page you’ll find all of Next Chapter’s science fiction books that are available to download for free. Whether you're looking for a story about interstellar travel, time travel, or dystopian futures, you'll find books here that ignite your imagination and perhaps even challenge your perspective. Get ready to discover the extraordinary adventures that science fiction holds.

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28 Days (The Reluctant Doorkeeper Trilogy Book 1) by Sue Parritt

In 2100 Melbourne, Emma Cartwright has 28 days to secure employment before the oppressive Productive Citizens Bureau can force her into any job. The 70-year-old widow's predicament worsens when the Employment Positions Portal gets hacked, leaving her and her student son, Jack, in a lurch. Encountering Cal Ritchie, an eccentric market owner, Emma’s life shifts from conformity to rebellion. She becomes involved with Citizens’ Voice, protesting governmental negligence and increasing authoritarianism. Her involvement deepens after delivering a parcel to a rebellious group, uncovering a network of resistances across Australia. Tensions escalate when Jack is arrested during a demonstration, pushing Emma into further defiance. Entangled in a mix of cyberbullying, suspect government tactics, and Cal’s unexpected romantic advances, she faces an intensified struggle. As a last resort, Emma takes a role as a Trainee Doorkeeper at the PCB, a position that forces her to make critical decisions about others’ fates. With growing surveillance and risks mounting, Emma plots a daring escape to join the outcasts, hoping for a new life free from the suffocating grasp of a dystopian regime.

 

Bawdy Double (Galactic Adventures Book 1) by Scott Michael Decker

In Scott Michael Decker's "Bawdy Double," a high-ranking official's daughter and a celebrated Admiral's son shock society with their inexplicable, reckless behaviors. A thorough medical examination by a doctor reveals a startling truth: they are mutaclones, genetically altered. The plot thickens as the doctor faces personal tragedy—her wife is abducted, and her clinic is destroyed. Forced to flee, she embarks on a perilous journey across the galaxy, heading straight into enemy territory. Her quest for truth and justice becomes a thrilling adventure, challenging the very fabric of her existence and confronting the dark forces manipulating lives behind the scenes.

 

Blackwing (Blackwing Saga Book 1) by Stephen Drake

Socrates Blackwing - wizard, warrior, and occasional bounty hunter - finds himself out of favor with his grandfather, known as the "General." Unwillingly stationed in Tacoma, PC-Washington, in the year 2070, Socrates crosses paths with Suzanne Hawks, a determined shopkeeper facing relentless pressure from developers and corrupt law enforcement. His mission becomes twofold: first, to assess the inhabitants of this previously unknown Plane of Reality, and second, to locate and return any miscreants from his own Known Seven Planes who have crossed over, causing chaos. As Socrates navigates this strange world where magic meets 2070 technology, he is faced with the ultimate challenge when he encounters one of his own kind, setting the stage for a thrilling clash of worlds and a test of his magical abilities against futuristic technology.

 

Bottle Born Blues (Spoils Of War Book 1) by Conor H. Carton

Shakbout Mansard, an artificial life form from planet Mengchi, stumbles upon a plot to overthrow the government and shares the intel with his friend Lincoln. Shakbout is coerced into infiltrating an election campaign, while Lincoln seeks his help in finding a legendary treasure tied to a crucial artifact. Together, they plan to thwart a terrorist's scheme that could spark war between bottle-born and natural life forms. As his daughter, Petra, is kidnapped and her powers exploited, Shakbout embarks on a perilous journey to stop an ancient Empress's return.

 

Dawn of Rebellion (Dawn of Rebellion Book 1) by Michelle Lynn

Dawn Nolan, a tough teenager from the military-controlled streets of London, faces an unimaginable loss when her sister Gabby is taken from her. In a world where criminals are condemned to the colonies as slaves with no hope of escape, Dawn embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her sister, even if it means risking her life and leaving London behind forever.

 

Desa Kincaid - Bounty Hunter (Desa Kincaid Book 1) by R.S. Penney

Desa Kincaid has spent the last ten years in pursuit of a man whose experiments have killed over a dozen people. lessed with the power to transform ordinary objects into devastating weapons, she journeys through trading ports, backwater towns, forests, deserts and the haunted remains of a dead city.

But can she stop her enemy before he unleashes something terrible on the world?

 

Displaced (Displaced Book 1) by Stephen Drake

Kevin Murdock, a skilled martial artist and outdoorsman, awakens from suspended animation on a transport pod alongside nine others. Plunged into an unfamiliar world, they encounter massive, otherworldly creatures, and Murdock urges caution. Tensions rise between Murdock and James Whittier, a power-hungry politician, as Whittier perceives Murdock's leadership ambitions. While Murdock advocates self-reliance and common sense, some feel helpless against Whittier's influence. Once ostracized, Murdock discovers even greater threats lurking in this new world, entities more formidable than any human could have imagined, posing a danger to them all.

 

Genesis (The New Age Series Book 1) by Nicolette Fuller

In "Genesis," the first book in Nicolette Fuller's thought-provoking science fiction series, the world has crumbled, and Professor Dorian emerges as a beacon of hope, creating peacekeepers and a unique being named Hokura. As Hokura navigates her training and life as a peacekeeper, she uncovers her own exceptional nature. Amid a web of emotions, secrets, and betrayals, she realizes that her fate lies in the hands of her enigmatic creator. This fast-paced dystopian adventure explores resilience, friendship, teamwork, and the enduring power of hope.

 

Maelstorm (Gideon Rayne Book 1) by G.A. Franks

It’s the year 2120 and Gideon Rayne, an orphan from New Britain, harbors a singular dream: to become a Constable at Kaoteck Industries. However, destiny takes an unexpected turn on selection day, leading Gideon on a harrowing journey. Gifted with a remarkable suit of advanced armor, he's thrust into an adventure that unveils a world far darker and more complex than he ever imagined. "Gideon Rayne - Maelstorm" is the captivating start to a thrilling series that explores the chaotic future of New Britain.

 

Playing in The Rain (Escape Series Book 1) by Sandra J. Jackson

April's life takes a surreal turn as the effects of a hypnosis-inducing drug wear off, revealing not only her forgotten name but also the existence of a previously unknown sister. As they both grapple with their newfound reality, a longing for more than mere existence grows within April. One fateful night, she awakens in a mysterious room, desperately searching for her sister amid confusion and fear. Together, they discover a glimmer of hope in a small window that offers a view of the outside world, igniting their desire for freedom.

 

Scarlet Angel (Scarlet Angel Book 1) by C.A. Wilke

When a suppressed memory resurfaces and sets Scarlett on a mission to find a life she'd long forgotten, she is sucked into the dark underworld of corporate espionage, organized crime and hired killers. Soon, she discovers that the mission to protect her friends is more difficult than she ever expected. But is worth becoming the kind of monster she is trying to stop?

 

Storm Portal (Quantum Touch Book 1) by Michael R. Stern

When history teacher Fritz Russell walks through his classroom door, he doesn't expect to meet General Robert E. Lee on the day after the surrender at Appomattox. A lover of history, Fritz finds his sudden time trip to the past both a gift and a chance for great adventure. But when a portal opens to the Oval Office, he realizes that this mysterious gate could also be put to serious purpose. Soon after, the president hires him to help with national security. Fritz does not believe there is any danger in traveling across time and space, but will his own government consider him expendable if he cannot solve the mystery of the portal?

 

Sundown Apocalypse (Sundown Apocalypse Book 1) by Leo Nix

The end of days is approaching. Terrorist organizations have taken out all major superpowers, cleansing the planet of the 'disease of civilization'. In this radically changed world, small bands of survivors are forced to confront an overwhelming enemy. They fight back the only way they can - with sudden and savage violence. One of them - a man only known as Sundown - is struggling with his inner demons. Together with an ex-IRA commander and a retired CIA agent, they lead a determined band of survivors to defeat their enemy - and to stay alive in the harsh, unforgiving Australian desert.

 

Symbiosis (Justice Keepers Saga Book 1) by R.S. Penney

Thousands of years ago, the Overseers took primitive humans and scattered them across the galaxy. Now, some of those humans have found their way home. On a mission to to recover an escaped alien life form, young Justice Keeper Anna Lenai pursues the felon into uncharted space, and accidentally finds the lost homeworld of her ancestors. Soon, she will have to adapt to a strange environment... and uncover a conspiracy that will shake their world to its foundations.

 

The Kalis Experiments (Tides Book 1) by R.A. Fisher

Syrina, a Kalis skilled in disguise, assassination, and espionage, has faithfully served the High Merchants' Syndicate for generations. When an unexpected gift from her lord raises suspicions, she realizes that something sinister is afoot. As a routine spying mission takes an unexpected turn, Syrina's path leads her to the city of Fom, where a perilous secret threatens their world. With an ancient power awakening within her, Syrina races against the clock to uncover the culprits. But has time already run out?

 

The Running Game (Reachers Book 1) by L.E. Fitzpatrick

The ravaged streets of London set the stage for a perilous game, a contest of survival known as the running game. Rachel learned the rules from her father: always know your exits, plan your escape, and be prepared to flee at any moment. No matter what, be ready to run. Rachel appears to be a regular doctor, but hidden beneath this facade is a remarkable secret. She is a Reacher, gifted with telekinetic abilities, making her a target for both the government and the criminal world. Charlie, together with his brother John, is known for accomplishing the unachievable. Yet, after a tragic loss, Charlie is left shattered, with John struggling to keep them both afloat. In a moment of desperation, they accept an assignment from a merciless mob boss, only to find out their target is a fellow Reacher - Rachel. Meanwhile, con artist and thief James Roxton is drawn into the scheme to abduct Rachel while seeking revenge for an attempt on his mother's life. His plan: to manipulate the situation for his gain. With the odds stacked against her, and surrounded by questionable allies, will Rachel be able to outwit her pursuers and turn the running game in her favor?

 

Under A Dark Sky (Worldburner Book 1) by Johan M. Dahlgren

Enter the gritty realm of Elysium, a world where the line between right and wrong blurs, populated by fighters, inebriates, and those who ply the oldest profession. Here, even the so-called 'good guys' walk a murky path. In this tumultuous setting of the rebel colony planet Elysium, the execution of a man claiming to be the rebirth of Jesus Christ doesn't shock many. The event, live-streamed by zealous fanatics, seems par for the course on this troubled world. But there's a twist – the man survives. Asher Perez, a seasoned security expert with a skeptical eye, is tasked with uncovering the truth behind the alleged messiah. As Perez delves deeper, he finds layers of deceit, and realizes that no one can be taken at face value. Even more troubling, he begins to uncover a sinister presence lurking in the shadows. This dark entity, it seems, has been silently observing humanity's journey since its very beginnings.