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Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
Alien invasion, bittersweet in tone, about technological singularity and identity.
Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
About faith and religion and psychic powers, set in north america.
The ByworlderNovel
Poul Andersonstandalone novel1971
About art and artists, set in big city.
“Wayburn alone knows why the alien has come, but no one in the establishment will listen to the byworlder, despite his terrifying message. ...”
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The ListenersSeries
series7 books1968
completed
About space exploration.
“Structured as a linked sequence of episodes and documents rather than one continuous plot, it follows the project's staff more than any single hero.”
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This ImmortalSeries
series2 books1966
Adventurous in tone, about immortality and colonialism, set in far future.
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Station ElevenNovel
Emily St. John Mandelstandalone novel2014
Bittersweet in tone, about art and artists, set in north america.
“One snowy night a famous Hollywood actor slumps over and dies onstage during a production of King Lear.”
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