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series3 books1951

Post-apocalyptic, dark in tone, set in our world and 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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The Andromeda StrainSeries

series2 books1969

About plague and pandemic, set in contemporary.

“Daniel H. Wilson's authorized 2019 sequel The Andromeda Evolution revisits the same threat five decades later.”
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Start with The Andromeda Strain →

The MartianSeries

series2 books2012

Hard science fiction, 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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The ChrysalidsNovel

John Wyndhamstandalone novel1955

About genetic engineering and coming of age, set in secondary world and far future.

“An early manuscript version was entitled Time for a Change.”
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The Puppet MastersNovel

Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1951

Alien invasion, about aliens, set in mid 20th century and north america.

“Parasitical aliens attach themselves to human hosts and take over their bodies.”
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Alas, BabylonNovel

Pat Frankstandalone novel1959

Post-apocalyptic, set in north america and mid 20th century.

“Classic novel of nuclear war and aftermath in rural Florida.”
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