Can you recommend some great sci fi noir novels?

Sure. 'Altered Carbon' by Richard K. Morgan is a great one. It has a dark, gritty future setting with a complex mystery. Another is 'Blade Runner 2: The Edge of Human' which is based on the Blade Runner universe and has all the elements of neo noir in a sci - fi context. And 'Neuromancer' by William Gibson is a classic in this genre, full of cyberpunk and noir - like elements.

I also like 'The City & the City' by China Miéville. It has a unique concept where two cities exist in the same physical space but are culturally and socially separated. It has a noir - ish feel with a detective trying to solve a mystery that spans both cities.

Sure. 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson is a novel that could fit. It has a unique blend of sci - fi concepts and a noir - ish detective - like protagonist exploring a complex future society. Then there's 'The Windup Girl' by Paolo Bacigalupi. It's set in a post - apocalyptic world with noir elements in the way the characters interact and the dark secrets that unfold. Also, 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' has a noir atmosphere with its exploration of what it means to be human in a sci - fi setting.

Well, 'Neuromancer' by William Gibson can be considered in this category. It combines cyberpunk elements which are a form of sci - fi with noir - ish themes like a seedy underworld and a complex, anti - hero protagonist. Also, 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson has elements of Third Rail Sci - Fi Noir. It presents a world filled with corporate power struggles, high - tech gadgets, and a sense of mystery and danger that are typical of the genre.

For beginners, 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' is a great start. It's not too complex and has a really engaging story. Another good one is 'Altered Carbon'. It has a straightforward detective - style plot that's easy to follow. 'Neuromancer' is also suitable as it introduces many of the common sci fi noir concepts in an exciting way.

Well, 'Out of the Past' by Geoffrey Homes is a remarkable noir novel. It features a man with a past that comes back to haunt him in a very noir - ish way. Then there's 'I, the Jury' by Mickey Spillane. This one has a really gritty and violent tone that is typical of noir. And 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' by James M. Cain is also a must - read, with its themes of lust, greed and murder.

Well, 'Blade Runner' (the novel it was based on, 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?') is a top pick. The noir elements are really strong here, like the seedy, rain - soaked streets and the morally ambiguous characters. Then there's 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson. It has a noir feel with its fast - paced action in a future where the virtual and real worlds collide. Also, 'The City & the City' by China Miéville. It's a unique take on noir, set in two cities that exist in the same physical space but are culturally and socially distinct.

Well, 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson is a classic standalone sci fi novel. It combines cyberpunk elements with a unique take on future society. Then there's 'Flowers for Algernon' by Daniel Keyes. It's a poignant story about a man with an intellectual disability who undergoes an experimental treatment. Also, 'I, Robot' by Isaac Asimov is a must - read. It explores the relationship between humans and robots through a series of short stories.

Sure. 'Altered Carbon' by Richard K. Morgan is a great one. It's set in a future where consciousness can be digitized and transferred between bodies, and there are complex crimes related to this technology. Another is 'Neuromancer' by William Gibson. It's a classic that combines cyberpunk elements with crime in a high - tech, dystopian future.

I also like 'The Midwich Cuckoos'. It tells the story of a small English village where all the women become mysteriously pregnant at the same time. The children that are born are not quite human and seem to have a sinister agenda. It has a strong sci - fi concept about alien invasion in a very subtle way and the horror builds as the true nature of the children is gradually revealed.