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Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1951

Tense in tone, set in mid 20th century and north america.

“Parasitical aliens attach themselves to human hosts and take over their bodies.”
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universe65 books1898

Science fiction and alien invasion.

“No one would have believed, in the closing years of the nineteenth century, that human affairs were being watched keenly and closely from the timeless worlds of space.”
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Start with The War of the Worlds →

includes The War of the Worlds

TripodsSeries

series4 books1967

completed

Post-apocalyptic, about rebellion and revolution, set in our world.

“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 →

FootfallNovel

Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985

First contact, tense in tone, set in our world and contemporary.

“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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Ender's GameUniverse

universe39 books1977

Set in far future.

“To beat your enemy you must first understand him so completely that you love him — and in the instant you love him, you destroy him.”
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Start with Ender's Game →

includes First Formic War, Second Formic War, Ender's Shadow, Ender Wiggin, Fleet School

RestoreeNovel

Anne McCaffreystandalone novel1967

Science fantasy, tense in tone, about transported to another world, set in other star systems.

“Torn from Earth by a bizarre and nameless black force, Sara has no idea where she is or why she inhabits a beautiful new body.”
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