Adventure fiction reading guide
If you like stories full of excitement and danger then read on!
Follow the thrills and spills of a central character - a determined but often unwitting hero - on a mission full of suspense and action, loaded with obstacles and dangers.
Adventure tales use straightforward language, with a focus on dialogue and description that keep the action moving and excitement building. Whether your personal tastes lean towards spies and espionage, historical and military, the fantastical world of steampunk or dystopian settings, or stories of "human vs wilderness", there are plenty of options. Adventure awaits!
Adventure fiction reading lists
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Adventure fiction sub-genre lists
Contemporary Adventure Fiction
Adventure Graphic Novels
Action Adventure
Historical Military Adventure
Military Science Fiction
Historical Adventure Fiction
Steampunk Adventure
Wilderness/Survival Adventure Fiction
Political/Spy/Techno Thriller Adventure
Dystopian Adventure Fiction
Classic Adventure Fiction
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