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The TriffidsSeries
series3 books1951
Set in british isles.
“Together the three novels form a loose post-apocalyptic trilogy built on Wyndham's original premise rather than a tightly plotted single story.”
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Mother of StormsNovel
John Barnesstandalone novel1994
About political intrigue.
“A strike to destroy an illegal Arctic weapons cache has a catastrophic side effect.”
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Make Room! Make Room!Novel
Harry Harrisonstandalone novel1966
Dystopia, about class conflict, set in big city.
War Against the ChtorrSeries
series7 books1983
About aliens and war.
“The Chtorr series was originally planned as a trilogy, but as the story became more intricate, Gerrold realized that three books would not be enough for him to tell the entire story.”
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Start with A Matter for Men →
Where Late the Sweet Birds SangNovel
Kate Wilhelmstandalone novel1976
About cloning.
The Death of GrassNovel
John Christopherstandalone novel1956
Set in mid 20th century and europe.
“The plot concerns a virus that kills off grass species, including rice and wheat.”
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