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Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1958

Space opera, about space exploration, set in near future and space.

“One minute Kip Russell was walking about in his own backyard, testing out an old space suit and dreaming about going to the moon - and the next he was out cold and the captive of an insidious space pirate.”
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TripodsSeries

series4 books1967

completed

Post-apocalyptic and alien invasion, about rebellion and revolution, set in near future.

“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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FootfallNovel

Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985

Alien invasion, about war, 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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Forge of GodSeries

series2 books1987

completed

Dark in tone.

“Earth faces destruction when an inscrutable and overwhelming alien form of life attacks.”
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The Black CloudNovel

Fred Hoylestandalone novel1957

Hard science fiction, set in mid 20th century and british isles.

The VisitorsNovel

Clifford D. Simakstandalone novel1980

Set in contemporary and north america.

“WorldCat: Intelligent, alien creatures arrive on Earth from outer space, threatening world stability and presaging the destruction of civilization.”
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