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title: "Apocalyptic Science Fiction Books"
description: "Browse award-recognized apocalyptic science fiction books with examples, counts, and a filtered app link."
canonical: "https://sffawards.com/subgenres/apocalyptic-science-fiction/"
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# Apocalyptic Science Fiction Books

SF about an impending, unfolding, or actively occurring civilization-ending catastrophe.

- **matching books:** 28
- **recognitions:** 36
- **winner records:** 4
- **award years:** 1962-2021
- **updated:** Aug 28, 2026

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## Representative Books

- **The Dog Stars** by Peter Heller - 3.95 average rating, 76,695 ratings, 1 recognitions, 0 wins, published 2012
- **The Last Policeman** by Ben H\. Winters - 3.77 average rating, 36,033 ratings, 1 recognitions, 0 wins, published 2012

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## Goodreads Genre Reference

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