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Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
About faith and religion and psychic powers, set in near future.
Hard LandingNovel
Algis Budrysstandalone novel1993
Set in our world.
“When an alien spacecraft crashes into a swamp on the US Atlantic coast, the fates of the humanoid surviving crew members are described as they separate and attempt to avoid discovery by blending into the American public.”
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ContactNovel
Carl Saganstandalone novel1985
Hard science fiction, about space exploration and faith and religion, set in our world.
“The Message, awaited for so long, its very possibility doubted by so many, arrives.”
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The Hercules TextNovel
Jack McDevittstandalone novel1986
About space exploration, set in our world.
The Astonished EyeNovel
Tracy Knightstandalone novel2001
Magical realism, whimsical in tone, set in small town.
“After all, he was born in this backwater town and that might just give him the edge when it comes to finding out the truth.”
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The VisitorsNovel
Clifford D. Simakstandalone novel1980
Tense in tone, about survival, set in our world.
“WorldCat: Intelligent, alien creatures arrive on Earth from outer space, threatening world stability and presaging the destruction of civilization.”
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