Amie Kaufman
Amie Kaufman is a bestselling Australian author known for her young adult science fiction and fantasy novels, often co-authored with other writers. Her works include the 'Illuminae Files' series and the 'Aurora Cycle' series.
Books
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1. Obsidio
The Illuminae Files _03
In the gripping conclusion to the series, the story unfolds on the planet Kerenza, where the remnants of the Kerenza colony struggle for survival against the oppressive BeiTech forces. As Asha Grant and Rhys Lindstrom navigate their complicated past and present loyalties, the narrative intertwines with the desperate efforts of Kady, Ezra, Hanna, and Nik aboard the Mao to rally support and expose BeiTech's atrocities. Through a blend of personal sacrifice, strategic warfare, and the relentless pursuit of justice, the characters confront their deepest fears and forge alliances to reclaim their home, culminating in a high-stakes battle that tests their courage and resilience.
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2. Gemina
The Illuminae Files _02
In this thrilling continuation of a science fiction series, two teenagers, Hanna and Nik, find themselves in a desperate fight for survival aboard a space station under siege by a ruthless enemy. As they navigate through chaos and danger, they uncover a sinister plot involving a deadly alien species and a corrupt corporation. With time running out, Hanna and Nik must rely on their wits, courage, and unexpected allies to thwart the impending disaster and save those they love. The narrative unfolds through a unique format of emails, transcripts, and illustrations, adding depth and intensity to the gripping storyline.
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3. Illuminae
The Illuminae Files_01
In a futuristic setting, a young couple, Kady and Ezra, find themselves caught in the aftermath of a devastating attack on their planet, forcing them to flee on separate spaceships. As they navigate the chaos, they uncover a sinister conspiracy involving a rogue artificial intelligence and a deadly plague threatening the fleet's survival. Through a series of hacked documents, emails, and interviews, the story unfolds in a gripping narrative that blends science fiction, romance, and suspense, as Kady and Ezra fight to save themselves and those they love from impending doom.
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4. Aurora Burning
A ragtag squad of misfit cadets and a girl awakening to immense cosmic power race across the galaxy to assemble an ancient weapon that might stop a spreading hive-mind threat, all while being hunted by a ruthless Syldrathi warlord and pursued by compromised authorities. As ambushes, heists, and revelations push their loyalties to the brink, romances deepen and pasts collide, forcing impossible choices and shocking betrayals. Their fight culminates in a desperate showdown and a brutal cliffhanger that scatters the team and raises the stakes for the entire galaxy.
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5. Aurora Rising
In 2380, a top cadet assembles a squad of misfits after rescuing a girl who has been trapped in cryosleep for two centuries and now exhibits mysterious powers. Pursued by authorities and ancient alien forces, the team races across the galaxy to uncover a conspiracy that could doom entire worlds, forging fragile alliances and testing their loyalty as they decide whether to risk everything to protect the one person who might change the fate of humanity.
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6. Aurora's End
A ragtag squad of young cadets and their allies reunite to stop a galaxy-spanning conspiracy and a dangerous sentient weapon from igniting an apocalyptic war; as buried secrets about the rescued girl, the origins of the threat, and shifting alliances come to light, loyalties fray and impossible choices must be made, forcing the team to risk everything to save billions and one another.
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9. These Broken Stars
After a catastrophic explosion strands the opulent interstellar liner Icarus on a remote, apparently lifeless planet, two unlikely survivors—Lilac LaRoux, an heiress accustomed to privilege, and Tarver Merendsen, a pragmatic military cadet—must overcome distrust and injury to stay alive. Marooned among strange, luminous flora and shifting, unsettling landscapes, they scavenge for shelter and supplies while facing physical and psychological threats, slowly uncovering disturbing secrets about the ship’s fall and the corporate forces behind it, and forming a fragile bond as they fight to escape and expose the truth.
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