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Worldwar UniverseSeries
series8 books1994
Alien invasion.
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The Kraken WakesNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1953
Alien invasion, dark in tone, about survival, set in at sea.
“Earth's life is disrupted by the attacks of extraterrestrials whose war machines, emerging from the depths of the oceans, seem indestructible.”
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The Black CloudNovel
Fred Hoylestandalone novel1957
Hard science fiction, about survival, set in british isles.
The Proteus OperationNovel
James P. Hoganstandalone novel1985
Time travel.
The Puppet MastersNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1951
Alien invasion, about survival, set in north america.
“Parasitical aliens attach themselves to human hosts and take over their bodies.”
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Sea SiegeNovel
Andre Nortonstandalone novel1957
Post-apocalyptic, about survival, set in latin america and islands.
“On a bleak little island in the West Indies, Griff Gunston faces many questions.”
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