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The War in the AirNovel
H. G. Wellsstandalone novel1908
Military science fiction, about political intrigue, set in europe.
The Kraken WakesNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1953
Alien invasion, about aliens and survival, set in mid 20th century.
“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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FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
Alien invasion and first contact, about aliens, 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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Worldwar UniverseSeries
series8 books1994
Alternate history and alien invasion, about aliens.
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1942Novel
Robert Conroystandalone novel2009
Alternate history.
The Proteus OperationNovel
James P. Hoganstandalone novel1985
Time travel and alternate history, set in mid 20th century.