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ContactNovel
Carl Saganstandalone novel1985
First contact, reflective in tone, about aliens and faith and religion.
“The Message, awaited for so long, its very possibility doubted by so many, arrives.”
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The Hercules TextNovel
Jack McDevittstandalone novel1986
First contact, mysterious in tone, about aliens, set in north america.
The MartianSeries
series2 books2012
Hard science fiction, about survival, set in mars and near future.
“Using scientific improvisation and dark humor, Watney works to keep himself alive long enough for a rescue to reach him.”
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AscensionNovel
Nicholas Bingestandalone novel2023
Thriller & suspense, tense in tone, about expeditions, set in mountains.
The Man Who Fell to EarthNovel
Walter Tevisstandalone novel1963
About aliens and loneliness, set in mid 20th century and north america.
The Stonehenge GateNovel
Jack Williamsonstandalone novel2005
Adventure, adventurous in tone, about expeditions, set in africa.
“Stumbling on ancient stones in the Sahara Desert, four adventurous excavators and poker buddies realize that they have discovered a gateway to other worlds, from technologically advanced planets to primitive civilizations.”
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