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Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985

Alien invasion and first contact, about survival.

“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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Known SpaceUniverse

universe142 books1964

Set in far future and space.

“Give a clever species a few centuries and a working fusion drive, and it will fill the sky with problems.”
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Start with Ringworld →

includes Man-Kzin Wars, Ringworld, Fleet of Worlds

The Apocalypse TrollNovel

David Weberstandalone novel1999

Time travel and alien invasion.

Ender's GameUniverse

universe39 books1977

Set in far future.

“To beat your enemy you must first understand him so completely that you love him — and in the instant you love him, you destroy him.”
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Start with Ender's Game →

includes First Formic War, Ender's Shadow, Second Formic War, Ender Wiggin, Fleet School

Old Man's WarSeries

series16 books2005

Space opera, set in far future and space.

“Sign a document at 65, saying you intend to join up 10 years later.”
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Start with Old Man's War →

WargamesNovel

David Bischoffstandalone novel1983

Techno-thriller, about artificial intelligence.

“Deep in the control room the nation's chiefs watch with alarm as their computers show an imminent missile attack.”
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