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Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
First contact, about aliens, set in north america and near future.
Beyond This HorizonNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1948
Dystopia, about rebellion and revolution, set in far future and north america.
“For centuries, disease, hunger, poverty, and war have been things found only in the history tapes.”
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Odd JohnNovel
Olaf Stapledonstandalone novel1935
Set in early 20th century.
The Speed of DarkNovel
Elizabeth Moonstandalone novel2002
Emotional in tone, set in near future and north america.
“From the Penguin Random House website In the near future, disease will be a condition of the past.”
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Stand on ZanzibarNovel
John Brunnerstandalone novel1968
Dystopia, about surveillance, set in near future and big city.
Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about aliens, set in near future.