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Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about aliens and technological singularity.
Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
First contact, about aliens and faith and religion, set in north america.
I Will Fear No EvilNovel
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Dystopia, about body swap and immortality.
Brain WaveNovel
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Science fiction, reflective in tone, set in our world and near future.
“Anderson had said that he could consider it one of his top five books.”
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About ecological collapse, set in arctic & antarctica.
The Dream MasterNovel
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About virtual reality and psychic powers.
“Zelazny's original title was The Ides of Octember.”
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