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Re:Science-fictional shibboleths by osxrand on Monday December 07, 2015 @01:10PM (#10691289)
Check Karl Schroeder, you may find him a refreshing change. His first book is available to read online at his website http://karlschroeder.com

From what you mentioned, it sounds like his books may be right up your alley.

Re:Science-fictional shibboleths by DennisP on Monday December 07, 2015 @01:42PM (#10691559)
Lockstep is a neat one. They have sublight interstellar travel, but it seems like FTL because everybody spends most of their time in hibernation, all on the same schedule.