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The Eyes of HeisenbergNovel
Frank Herbertstandalone novel1966
Thriller & suspense, about immortality and rebellion and revolution, set in far future.
“Tens of thousands of years in the future, Earth is ruled by the Optimen, a genetically engineered aristocracy that has made itself functionally immortal, while ordinary people, the Folk, live under strict reproductive control.”
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The Kraken WakesNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1953
Alien invasion, about aliens and war, set in mid 20th century.
“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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AncestorNovel
Scott Siglerstandalone novel2007
Thriller & suspense, set in contemporary.
“Ancestor was later re-released by Crown Publishing in 2010.”
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The TriffidsSeries
series3 books1951
Post-apocalyptic, set in british isles.
“Together the three novels form a loose post-apocalyptic trilogy built on Wyndham's original premise rather than a tightly plotted single story.”
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The Twilight of BriareusNovel
Richard Cowperstandalone novel1974
Post-apocalyptic, about identity, set in near future.
“For in that bath of cosmic particles, all things changed.”
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PreyNovel
Michael Crichtonstandalone novel2002
Techno-thriller, about nanotechnology and artificial intelligence, set in contemporary.