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FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
First contact, set in our world.
“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 Puppet MastersNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1951
Set in mid 20th century.
“Parasitical aliens attach themselves to human hosts and take over their bodies.”
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The Apocalypse TrollNovel
David Weberstandalone novel1999
Time travel, set in our world.
DreamcatcherNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel2001
Horror, dark in tone, about friendship.
“According to the author in his afterword, the working title was Cancer.”
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The 5th WaveSeries
series4 books2013
Post-apocalyptic, dark in tone, set in near future.
“Cassie Sullivan, the survivor of an alien invasion, must rescue her young brother from the enemy with help from a boy who may be one of them.”
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WatchersNovel
Dean R. Koontzstandalone novel1987
Adventure, about genetic engineering.
“The animals escape and the story plays out as a straight adventure novel with a good chunk of romance thrown in.”
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