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FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
First contact, tense in tone, about survival, 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 Time Traveler's WifeNovel
Audrey Niffeneggerstandalone novel2003
Time travel, about grief and loss, set in our world.
“Niffenegger, who was frustrated with love when she began the novel, wrote the story as a metaphor for her failed relationships.”
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The 5th WaveSeries
series4 books2013
Post-apocalyptic, tense in tone, about survival, set in near future.
“Cassie Sullivan, the survivor of an alien invasion, must rescue her young brother from the enemy with help from a boy who may be one of them.”
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The HostNovel
Stephenie Meyerstandalone novel2008
About body swap and survival, set in our world and near future.
“The earth has been invaded by a species that take over the minds of their human hosts while leaving their bodies intact, and most of humanity has succumbed.”
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The Wolves of Mercy FallsSeries
series4 books2009
Fantasy and paranormal romance, about werewolves.
“Set in the fictional town of Mercy Falls, Stiefvater has stated that the real town of Ely in Minnesota would be its closest neighbouring destination, with the two towns sharing a similar climate.”
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Start with Shiver →
Flowers for AlgernonNovel
Daniel Keyesstandalone novel1966
About genetic engineering and coming of age.
“A man with a low IQ becomes the subject of an experimental medical procedure which raises his IQ well over genius level.”
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