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The Kraken WakesNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1953
Dark in tone, about war, 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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FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
First contact, about war, set in contemporary and 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 Puppet MastersNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1951
Set in mid 20th century and north america.
“Parasitical aliens attach themselves to human hosts and take over their bodies.”
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InvasionNovel
Robin Cookstandalone novel1997
Thriller & suspense, about genetic engineering, set in contemporary and north america.
The Black CloudNovel
Fred Hoylestandalone novel1957
Hard science fiction, set in mid 20th century and british isles.
DreamcatcherNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel2001
Horror, about friendship, set in contemporary and north america.
“According to the author in his afterword, the working title was Cancer.”
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