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FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
First contact, about war, set in our world.
“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 Puppet MastersNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1951
Set in mid 20th century.
“Parasitical aliens attach themselves to human hosts and take over their bodies.”
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TripodsSeries
series4 books1967
completed
Post-apocalyptic, set in our world and near future.
“The first two books were the basis of a science fiction TV series, produced in the United Kingdom in the 1980s.”
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Start with When the Tripods Came →
The 5th WaveSeries
series4 books2013
Post-apocalyptic, dark in tone, set in near future.
“Cassie Sullivan, the survivor of an alien invasion, must rescue her young brother from the enemy with help from a boy who may be one of them.”
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Start with The 5th Wave →
The Apocalypse TrollNovel
David Weberstandalone novel1999
Time travel, about war, set in our world.
VSeries
series20 books1984
Science fiction and alien invasion, set in north america.
Start with V →