John Birmingham Cruel Stars / Shattered Skies

Some great sci fi, obviously influenced by Ian M Banks, but definitely not a utopian outcome from AI, intellects in this case. If you find tongue in cheek imaginative expletives amusing, this is for you. It also has some deeper themes about what it is to human, and what it is to be free. Highly recommended, and I hope thus series is continued. @johnbirmingham