New Science Fiction Releases for April 2026

April 2026 promises a rich selection of science fiction for readers of all tastes. From space operas to near-future thrillers, this month’s releases offer exciting new worlds and compelling characters.

Featured Novels

The Expanse Continues with a Mars Mission

A new novel from James S. A. Corey follows a one-way mission to Mars, intertwined with the mysterious disappearance of a programmer in Hong Kong. The crew of the Argo spaceship soon discovers sabotage as they journey towards the Red Planet, raising the question of how these seemingly separate events are connected.

Wild Cards Universe Expands

A collection of stories set in George R. R. Martin’s Wild Cards universe is also arriving this month. These tales explore a world ravaged by an alien virus, granting some superpowers, causing mutations, or resulting in death. The collection features contributions from authors like Cherie Priest and Walter Jon Williams, focusing on the character Croyd Crenson.

Horror and Mystery in Space

S. A. Barnes delivers a chilling space horror with a story of a beacon-repair crew investigating a vanished luxury space-liner, the Aurora. They discover unsettling signs of a past tragedy, including whispers and messages scrawled in blood.

Resurrected Past and Alien Artifacts

Douglas Preston, with his daughter Aletheia Preston, continues their series featuring resurrected creatures. This sequel introduces an alien artifact believed to hold world-altering significance, alongside the return of disgruntled Neanderthals.

Intriguing New Voices and Concepts

AI, Loneliness, and Artificial Environments

Max Lury’s novel explores themes of loneliness and connection through a sci-fi lens. The story follows Ada, who finds a connection with Atticus, but her detachment from the world intensifies, leading her to a new artificial reality known as The Facility.

Adultery and Alternate Realities

Clara and Francis find themselves in a strange city populated only by other adulterers, a consequence of their secret affair. This novel, published by Fitzcarraldo Editions, explores the implications of a world without societal judgment.

Rebellion and Space Exploration

Milde, a 17-year-old, rebels against a government that banishes mothers and daughters. Faced with execution or a perilous mission, she chooses to venture into a black hole known as the Mass.

Series Continuations and Unique Stories

Children of Time and Metro 2033

The latest installment in Adrian Tchaikovsky’s Children of Time series is released this month, alongside a new entry in the Metro 2033 series, following Artyom’s quest to rebuild society after a global war.

Haunting in the Digital Age

Harlow and Kieran search for a missing friend, Annie, uncovering fragments of the dead in AI-generated videos. This novel explores the evolving nature of haunting in a technologically advanced world.

First Contact and Merging Minds

In Marquette, Michigan, five people experience a merging of minds, signaling the arrival of something extraordinary and unknown.