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Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about technological singularity, set in near future.
The Midwich CuckoosNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1957
About parenthood, set in british isles and mid 20th century.
Under the SkinNovel
Michel Faberstandalone novel2000
Horror, set in british isles and contemporary.
“Set on the coast in north-central Scotland, it traces an alien who, assuming human form, drives around the countryside picking up male hitchhikers whom she drugs and delivers to her home planet.”
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The Lathe of HeavenNovel
Ursula K. Le Guinstandalone novel1971
Tense in tone, about psychic powers, set in near future and big city.
QuicksandNovel
John Brunnerstandalone novel1967
Tense in tone, about identity, set in british isles and mid 20th century.
The TommyknockersNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel1987
Horror, dark in tone, set in north america and contemporary.