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Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
First contact, about faith and religion and psychic powers, set in north america.
Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about technological singularity and identity.
The ByworlderNovel
Poul Andersonstandalone novel1971
First contact, about art and artists.
“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 Man Who Fell to EarthNovel
Walter Tevisstandalone novel1963
Sad in tone, about loneliness, set in mid 20th century and north america.
The ListenersSeries
series7 books1968
completed
First contact, 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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The ComingNovel
Joe Haldemanstandalone novel2000
First contact, about political intrigue and ecological collapse, set in north america.