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FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
First contact, set in north america.
“When aliens travel to Earth from Alpha Centauri, differences between alien and human psychology result in an unprovoked invasion, and the resulting resistance results in the aliens' use of a devastating weapon.”
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The Apocalypse TrollNovel
David Weberstandalone novel1999
Time travel.
TripodsSeries
series4 books1967
completed
Post-apocalyptic, about 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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The Kraken WakesNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1953
Post-apocalyptic, dark in tone, set in mid 20th century and 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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InvasionNovel
Robin Cookstandalone novel1997
Thriller & suspense, about genetic engineering, set in north america.
BattleshipNovel
Peter Davidstandalone novel2012
Military science fiction, set in at sea.
“Lieutenant Alex Hopper, an officer aboard the USS John Paul Jones, is ordered to investigate the ominous-looking vessel--which turns out to be part of an armada of ships that are stronger and faster than any on Earth.”
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