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Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985

About war, set in north america.

“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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TripodsSeries

series4 books1967

completed

Post-apocalyptic, about rebellion and revolution.

“The first two books were the basis of a science fiction TV series, produced in the United Kingdom in the 1980s.”
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Start with When the Tripods Came →

The Kraken WakesNovel

John Wyndhamstandalone novel1953

Dark in tone, about war, 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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The 5th WaveSeries

series4 books2013

Post-apocalyptic, dark in tone, set in north america.

“Cassie Sullivan, the survivor of an alien invasion, must rescue her young brother from the enemy with help from a boy who may be one of them.”
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Start with The 5th Wave →

Forge of GodSeries

series2 books1987

completed

Dark in tone.

“Earth faces destruction when an inscrutable and overwhelming alien form of life attacks.”
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Start with The Forge of God →

Have Space Suit - Will TravelNovel

Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1958

Space opera, about space exploration, set in space and the moon.

“One minute Kip Russell was walking about in his own backyard, testing out an old space suit and dreaming about going to the moon - and the next he was out cold and the captive of an insidious space pirate.”
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