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Stephen Goldinstandalone novel1975
First contact, about aliens.
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Lock InSeries
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The Dark and Deadly PoolNovel
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Die SoftlyNovel
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Thriller & suspense, set in our world.
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Unwise ChildNovel
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About robots, set in spaceship and near future.