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Octavia E. Butlerstandalone novel1979
Historical fiction, about slavery and survival, set in 19th century.
“Widely popular, it has frequently been chosen as a text by community-wide reading programs and book organizations, and for high school and college courses.”
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Falling AngelNovel
William Hjortsbergstandalone novel1978
Horror and mystery & detective.
“Written in a hardboiled detective style with supernatural themes, it was adapted into the 1987 film Angel Heart.”
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The Midwich CuckoosNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1957
Eerie in tone, about aliens and parenthood, set in british isles.
The Body SnatchersNovel
Jack Finneystandalone novel1955
Horror, eerie in tone, about aliens.
Alas, BabylonNovel
Pat Frankstandalone novel1959
Post-apocalyptic, hopeful in tone, about survival.
“Classic novel of nuclear war and aftermath in rural Florida.”
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Lauren Beukesstandalone novel2013
Thriller & suspense, about revenge, set in our world and late 20th century.