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More Than HumanNovel
Theodore Sturgeonstandalone novel1953
Reflective in tone, about psychic powers and found family.
“Science fiction critic and editor David Pringle included it in his book Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels.”
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FledglingNovel
Octavia E. Butlerstandalone novel2005
Paranormal, about vampires and identity.
Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about aliens, set in near future.
Southern Reach TrilogySeries
series4 books2014
Weird fiction and horror, about madness.
“In 2013, Paramount Pictures bought the movie rights for the series, and a film adaptation of Annihilation was made with Alex Garland as writer-director.”
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The Hollow ManNovel
Dan Simmonsstandalone novel1992
Psychological horror, about psychic powers and madness.
The Jonah KitNovel
Ian Watsonstandalone novel1975
Reflective in tone, about aliens.