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CongoNovel
Michael Crichtonstandalone novel1980
Thriller & suspense, about expeditions and genetic engineering, set in africa.
“WorldCat: On an expedition to return Amy, his talking gorilla, to her home in the Congo, Professor Peter Elliot is joined by others who hope to find a legendary diamond mine guarded by mutant gorillas.”
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TripodsSeries
series4 books1967
completed
Post-apocalyptic, about aliens and rebellion and revolution, set in 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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Maximum RideSeries
series12 books2005
Science fantasy, about genetic engineering and found family.
Start with The Angel Experiment →
AirmanNovel
Eoin Colferstandalone novel2008
Historical fiction, about coming of age and revenge, set in 19th century.
MillenniumNovel
John Varleystandalone novel1983
Time travel.
Tunnel in the SkyNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1955
About space exploration and coming of age, set in other star systems and far future.
“As the final test of a survivalist/explorer class, teenagers are dumped on an alien planet to use their skills while awaiting pickup.”
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