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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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FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
Alien invasion and first contact, about 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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The Black CloudNovel
Fred Hoylestandalone novel1957
Hard science fiction, set in mid 20th century and british isles.
The Kraken WakesNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1953
Alien invasion, about 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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Time StormNovel
Gordon R. Dicksonstandalone novel1977
Post-apocalyptic and time travel, set in near future.
“A time storm has devastated the Earth, and only a small fraction of humankind remains.”
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The WandererNovel
Fritz Leiberstandalone novel1964
Set in contemporary and space.