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FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
Alien invasion, tense in tone, about survival, set in 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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The Star BeastNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1954
About coming of age, set in near future and north america.
“A talking alien pet has grown to the size of a small dinosaur.”
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ConquerorsSeries
series3 books1994
Tense in tone, set in other star systems and far future.
“Zahn alternates perspective between the human and alien chains of command, using the shifting viewpoints to slowly unpick why the conflict started in the first place.”
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The High CrusadeNovel
Poul Andersonstandalone novel1960
Alternate history, funny in tone, set in british isles and medieval.
Project Hail MaryNovel
Andy Weirstandalone novel2021
Hard science fiction, about space exploration, set in near future.
This ImmortalSeries
series2 books1966
Post-apocalyptic, about immortality and colonialism, set in far future.
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