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The Black CloudNovel
Fred Hoylestandalone novel1957
Set in british isles.
FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
Alien invasion, about war, set in north america.
“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 and alien invasion, 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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Have Space Suit - Will TravelNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1958
Space opera, about space exploration, set in near future and space.
“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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The Puppet MastersNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1951
Alien invasion, set in north america.
“Parasitical aliens attach themselves to human hosts and take over their bodies.”
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The Kraken WakesNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1953
Alien invasion, dark in tone, about war, set in 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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