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Calculating GodNovel
Robert J. Sawyerstandalone novel2000
First contact, reflective in tone, about faith and religion.
“The bulk of the novel covers the many discussions and arguments on this topic, as well as the nature of belief, religion, and science.”
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BillySeries
series15 books2005
completed
Fantasy and humor, funny in tone.
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FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
Alien invasion and first contact, tense in tone, about survival.
“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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Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
First contact, about faith and religion, set in north america and near future.
The Goblin ReservationNovel
Clifford D. Simakstandalone novel1968
Fantasy and time travel, adventurous in tone.
The FrescoNovel
Sheri S. Tepperstandalone novel2000
First contact, about political intrigue.
“The Fresco was on the shortlist for 2001 James Tiptree, Jr. Award”
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