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Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985

Alien invasion and first contact, about aliens, set in contemporary.

“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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The Black CloudNovel

Fred Hoylestandalone novel1957

Hard science fiction, about aliens, set in mid 20th century and british isles.

The Kraken WakesNovel

John Wyndhamstandalone novel1953

Alien invasion, about aliens and war, set in mid 20th century.

“Earth's life is disrupted by the attacks of extraterrestrials whose war machines, emerging from the depths of the oceans, seem indestructible.”
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The TriffidsSeries

series3 books1951

Post-apocalyptic, dark in tone, set in british isles.

“Together the three novels form a loose post-apocalyptic trilogy built on Wyndham's original premise rather than a tightly plotted single story.”
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Start with The Day of the Triffids →

The MartianSeries

series2 books2012

Hard science fiction, set in mars and near future.

“Using scientific improvisation and dark humor, Watney works to keep himself alive long enough for a rescue to reach him.”
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Start with The Martian →

Time StormNovel

Gordon R. Dicksonstandalone novel1977

Post-apocalyptic and time travel, set in near future.

“A time storm has devastated the Earth, and only a small fraction of humankind remains.”
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