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FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
First contact, set in contemporary and north america.
“When aliens travel to Earth from Alpha Centauri, differences between alien and human psychology result in an unprovoked invasion, and the resulting resistance results in the aliens' use of a devastating weapon.”
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The Kraken WakesNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1953
Post-apocalyptic, dark in tone, set in mid 20th century and at sea.
“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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TripodsSeries
series4 books1967
completed
Post-apocalyptic, about rebellion and revolution.
“The first two books were the basis of a science fiction TV series, produced in the United Kingdom in the 1980s.”
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Start with When the Tripods Came →
Time StormNovel
Gordon R. Dicksonstandalone novel1977
Post-apocalyptic and time travel.
“A time storm has devastated the Earth, and only a small fraction of humankind remains.”
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ArmadaNovel
Ernest Clinestandalone novel2015
About virtual reality and coming of age.
Tin MenNovel
Christopher Goldenstandalone novel2015
Thriller & suspense, about robots, set in europe.