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The Kraken WakesNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1953
Tense in tone, about survival, set in mid 20th century and at sea.
“Earth's life is disrupted by the attacks of extraterrestrials whose war machines, emerging from the depths of the oceans, seem indestructible.”
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Worldwar UniverseSeries
series8 books1994
Tense in tone.
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FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
First contact, tense in tone, about survival, set in contemporary.
“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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The Guns of the SouthNovel
Harry Turtledovestandalone novel1992
War & military, tense in tone, set in north america.
The Apocalypse TrollNovel
David Weberstandalone novel1999
Time travel, adventurous and tense in tone, set in contemporary.
Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about technological singularity, set in near future.