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FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
Alien invasion and first contact, about war, set in our world.
“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 WandererNovel
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Set in our world.
Have Space Suit - Will TravelNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1958
Space opera, about space exploration, set in near future.
“One minute Kip Russell was walking about in his own backyard, testing out an old space suit and dreaming about going to the moon - and the next he was out cold and the captive of an insidious space pirate.”
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Space BeagleSeries
series5 books1939
completed
Space opera, about space exploration, set in far future and spaceship.
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The Puppet MastersNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1951
Alien invasion, set in mid 20th century and north america.
“Parasitical aliens attach themselves to human hosts and take over their bodies.”
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DreamcatcherNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel2001
Horror and alien invasion, about friendship, set in north america.
“According to the author in his afterword, the working title was Cancer.”
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