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The Kraken WakesNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1953
About survival and war, set in mid 20th century and at sea.
“Earth's life is disrupted by the attacks of extraterrestrials whose war machines, emerging from the depths of the oceans, seem indestructible.”
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FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
First contact, about survival and war, 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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TripodsSeries
series4 books1967
completed
Post-apocalyptic, 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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Start with When the Tripods Came →
The Last TheoremNovel
Arthur C. Clarke & Frederik Pohlstandalone novel2008
First contact, set in near future and south asia.
The Black CloudNovel
Fred Hoylestandalone novel1957
Hard science fiction, about survival, set in mid 20th century and british isles.
Forge of GodSeries
series2 books1987
completed
Dark in tone, about survival.
“Earth faces destruction when an inscrutable and overwhelming alien form of life attacks.”
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Start with The Forge of God →