Sergey Lukyanenko is a Russian writer who specializes in the genre of science fiction. His first books were created back in 1980. Currently, his work is very popular. It is read not only by children, but also by adults. Sergey was born in Karatau, and studied at a medical institute as a doctor. But this work did not appeal to him.
He began his literary work in 1986. Then for the first time his story was published in one of the magazines. Soon, his work became quite famous.
His first works were small but light stories called "Violation" and "Beyond the forest, where there is a vile enemy." Now he lives with his family in Moscow.
We present you a list of the 10 best books by Sergey Lukyanenko: a rating of your favorite science fiction works by most readers.
10. Dancing in the snow
A book called "Dancing in the snow"Is a science fiction novel that captivates from the very first pages of reading. The action of the book takes its reader far into the future.
The book tells about a young boy who, tired of complete hopelessness, goes in search of a better share for himself. The book is written very simple and easy to read.
9. Boy and Darkness
The book "Boy and Darkness"Written by the author in 1997. The story is about our web of the universe, where it is full of different worlds. In one of these worlds there is complete Darkness, or rather even dusk. She has her own life and her own truth.
The book is written for those who ask eternal questions that even scientists cannot answer. But, nevertheless, these issues torment mankind to this day. The book also carries many adventures and travels. To learn more, be sure to read it.
8. Stars - Cold Toys
The book "Stars - Cold Toys"Talks about humanity, which, having gone through multiple trials, was still able to break through ignorance. The book is about how our Universe lives and develops in its farthest corners.
The entire book takes place around a young man named Peter. He is a simple pilot, but fate more than once threw him into the most different corners of our vast universe. He was able to go where no one had been. He was able to touch an unknown force, to see with his own eyes other worlds that are invisible to our eyes in ordinary times. The book is written for a wide range of readers.
7. Depth
A book called "Depth"Refers to the famous cycle of books by Sergey Lukyanenko. The book is written in a unique authoring manner. Pretty unusual story.
The action takes place in the virtual city of Deeptown. The book is written in plain language. It will be a wonderful gift for a child who is interested in science fiction.
6. Spectrum
«Range"- a famous novel by the writer, which tells about the real world, in which everyone has the opportunity to travel between different worlds.
The book takes place in 2018. The protagonist of the book is a private detective named Martin. He moves freely between worlds. At the same time, he constantly performs various tasks. At the very beginning of the novel, he has to find a girl who ran away from home.
Throughout the book, Martin investigates and searches. The book is written quite interesting and unusual. Read it to the end, and you will be surprised how the novel ended.
5. Knights of the Forty Islands
A book called "Knights of the Forty Islands"Is one of the author’s first novels. It was written in 1988. In 1992, it was first published. It was then that many readers liked it. This work greatly glorified the author as an outstanding science fiction writer.
All the action takes place in the world of forty islands, which created alien creatures. They conduct research on the most promising children who are on Earth.
They begin to create doubles, and then place them on the island. Those begin to fight for the right to return to their homes. As a weapon, they have simple wooden swords. It was this book of Sergey that was awarded some genre prizes.
4. Fake mirrors
«Fake mirrors"Was first published back in 1999, but now it is quite popular among science fiction books. The novel is read with pleasure by both adults and children.
The action in the book takes place in the city of Moscow and at the same time in Deeptown. Events are also described in the virtual world, which everyone is free to leave and return. But soon rumors begin to circulate that the Dark Diver has certain abilities that help him kill in reality when he dies in the virtual world.
The main character named Leonid is trying to go through all the labyrinths of death to learn about the virtual world. He is trying to return to normal, but this does not quite work out due to new circumstances. He overcomes many difficulties in order to achieve the desired.
3. Night Watch
One of the famous books is called "The night Watch". It was written in 1988. The novel consists of several short stories, each of which carries its own meaning.
The action takes place in Moscow.
The book describes in detail another world - the world of the Others. Wizards, magicians, werewolves, vampires and many other creatures live in it. All creatures living there are divided into two categories - light and dark.
Good does not fight evil, but is in equilibrium. No one becomes a threat to each other. In order for there to be a kind of balance between them, you need some kind of bright magical effect. Compliance with all orders is monitored by the Watch. And the patrol, as many people know, happens - day and night. Hence the names of other books.
The first part of the book tells the reader how vampires from the Other World hunt people, and especially a boy named Yegor. What they want, why they started the hunt, you can find out on the pages of the novel.
In the second part, they begin to kill all the dark ones in the city, and one of the main workers becomes a suspect in this case. To prove his innocence, he will have to face many things.
2. Labyrinth of reflections
«Labyrinth of reflections"Written back in 1997. Along with this novel, many others have been released. The action takes place in St. Petersburg and in the virtual world of Deeptown. People have created a special virtual world through which they can safely move.
A diver named Leonid is trying to escape from an evil computer game, because of which many users are stuck in it forever. This novel has won several awards. You can buy it at any bookstore.
1. Draft
In the first place in our list of the best is a book called "Draft". More recently, a film was even made on it, the premiere of which took place in 2018.
The main character of the book is Cyril. He is faced with unusual events in his life. At one point, relatives and friends, friends, and her beloved girl cease to recognize him. He randomly disappears even from public service bases.
What happened to the hero, how he will get out of this situation, you can find out by reading the book.