Ian M. Banks wrote a series of best-selling science fiction novels.
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Ian M. Banks (Orbit Books)
Although Ian M. Banks passed away over 11 years ago, he remains a giant of modern science fiction. He wrote “literary” works under the name Ian Banks, but added an “M” to 14 of his science fiction works. The science fiction production is known for its bold, groundbreaking interpretations of space opera that transformed the genre.
If you haven’t read any of these books but love “hard” sci-fi, is it worth diving into right now?
Short answer: Yes. Long answer:…
