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DepartureNovel
A. G. Riddlestandalone novel2014
Thriller & suspense, tense in tone, about survival and political intrigue.
“As they begin to piece together the truth, they discover they have the power to change the future and the past--to save our world. or end it.”
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Time Travelers Never DieSeries
series2 books1996
Science fiction and time travel, set in our world and contemporary.
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The Productions of TimeNovel
John Brunnerstandalone novel1967
About identity.
The VisitorsNovel
Clifford D. Simakstandalone novel1980
First contact, about aliens and survival, set in north america.
“WorldCat: Intelligent, alien creatures arrive on Earth from outer space, threatening world stability and presaging the destruction of civilization.”
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The Eternal EnemyNovel
Christopher Pikestandalone novel1993
Tense in tone, about prophecy and survival.
“Soon Rela is regularly recording next week's news, even what is to happen in the far future.”
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The Tides of TimeNovel
John Brunnerstandalone novel1984
Science fiction and time travel, mysterious in tone, set in our world and contemporary.