**lurking about your list*** Have you read "Godless"by Pete Hautman? I know it is a few years ago.. but my 13 yo asked for it for Christmas, I read the thing in a day and throughly enjoyed the concept and the writing.I think she is trying to find a place for herself in the universe..my daughter, as her book choices have been leaning this way.But I am glad to see someone else L. Hamilton porn-a-thon! Welcome to the ride!