Blue Collar SciFi

by Sean-Michael Argo

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5 books

Blue Collar SciFi places ordinary individuals in extraordinary settings, emphasizing resilience and resourcefulness in the face of futuristic challenges. This booklist showcases the unsung heroes of the future, from salvagers and repair crews to miners and explorers, each navigating the vastness of space with determination. These are the Wild West pioneers of the future, taming the cosmos one paycheck at a time.

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Hull Damage

Timothy J. Meyer, 2012

This is an irreverent series with an acid comic edge about a motley crew of spacefarers doing what they have to in order to survive and thrive deep space.

Salvage Trouble

J.S. Morin, 2014

Morin's work explores the challenges faced by salvage crews, unraveling a tale of unexpected discoveries and the dangers that come with unearthing the remnants of the past. This is the start of a very long-running series and well worth digging into.

Hell Divers

Nicholas Sansbury Smith, 2022

This is a gripping narrative that follows the courageous Hell Divers, a group of daredevils braving the skies to salvage vital resources from a post-apocalyptic Earth. I love stories about folks risking danger to put food on the table and keep civilization running.

Leviathan Wakes

James S. A. Corey, 2011

Corey's space opera introduces readers to a diverse crew navigating political intrigue and mysterious extraterrestrial threats, showcasing the blue-collar struggles within an expansive interplanetary setting. Nobody does it like this series and the subsequent show. Cornerstone material here.

Hard Luck Hank

Screw the Galaxy

Steven Campbell, 2016

Campbell's novel humorously explores the misadventures of the titular character, a down-to-earth yet resilient enforcer facing bizarre challenges in a futuristic city. Sometimes you have got to laugh in the face of a cruel and uncaring galaxy and cut loose a bit.