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The Puppet MastersNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1951
Alien invasion, tense in tone, about survival, set in mid 20th century.
“Parasitical aliens attach themselves to human hosts and take over their bodies.”
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series25 books2009
Urban fantasy, about vampires, set in big city.
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FridayNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1982
About genetic engineering and identity, set in near future.
“Artificial humans are widely resented, and much of the story deals with Friday's struggle both against prejudice and to conceal her enhanced attributes from other humans.”
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The Future of Another TimelineNovel
Annalee Newitzstandalone novel2019
Time travel, tense in tone, about gender and society and rebellion and revolution.
FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
Alien invasion and first contact, tense in tone, about survival.
“When aliens travel to Earth from Alpha Centauri, differences between alien and human psychology result in an unprovoked invasion, and the resulting resistance results in the aliens' use of a devastating weapon.”
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Double StarNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1956
About identity, set in far future and mars.
“Lorenzo Smythe, the excellent yet unemployed actor, meets Dak Broadbent in a bar.”
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