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ChockySeries
series2 books1968
Science fiction, mysterious in tone, about aliens, set in contemporary.
“The BBC produced a radio adaption by John Tydeman in 1967.”
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Beyond the LabyrinthNovel
Gillian Rubinsteinstandalone novel1988
First contact, reflective in tone, about identity, set in oceania.
“Fourteen-year-old Brenton questions the choices in his life when an alien anthropologist arrives to study an ancient Aboriginal tribe that once lived in the area around his home.”
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The VisitorsNovel
Clifford D. Simakstandalone novel1980
First contact, tense in tone, about survival, set in north america.
“WorldCat: Intelligent, alien creatures arrive on Earth from outer space, threatening world stability and presaging the destruction of civilization.”
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Sinister BarrierNovel
Eric Frank Russellstandalone novel1939
Tense in tone, about surveillance.
“Russell revised and expanded the book for its first US publication by Fantasy Press in 1948.”
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Ormingat TrilogySeries
series3 books2000
completed
“For almost as long as he can remember, Tom has lived happily in Belthorp.”
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Bridge of AshesNovel
Roger Zelaznystandalone novel1976
Challenging in tone, about identity.