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Cyberpunk and dystopia, set in near future.
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Thriller & suspense.
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FootfallNovel
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Alien invasion and first contact, about aliens and war.
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SummerlandNovel
Michael Chabonstandalone novel2002
Fantasy, whimsical in tone, about coming of age.
“Summerland weaves elements of a World Series, parallel-universe road trip, and a hero's odyssey.”
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The Family TreeNovel
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“Dora Henry is a policewoman who is investigating the possibly connected murders of local scientists; she is married to Jared, a strange and emotionless neat-freak, who dotes on his immaculately trimmed lawn.”
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