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Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about technological singularity, set in near future.
Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
First contact, about faith and religion, set in north america and near future.
More Than HumanNovel
Theodore Sturgeonstandalone novel1953
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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ContactNovel
Carl Saganstandalone novel1985
First contact, about space exploration and faith and religion, set in contemporary.
“The Message, awaited for so long, its very possibility doubted by so many, arrives.”
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ReplayNovel
Ken Grimwoodstandalone novel1987
Fantasy and time travel, about second chance and time loop.
CamouflageNovel
Joe Haldemanstandalone novel2004
Set in contemporary.