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Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
Alien invasion, bittersweet in tone, about technological singularity and identity.
Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
About faith and religion and psychic powers, set in north america.
The ListenersSeries
series7 books1968
completed
Science fiction and first contact, reflective in tone, about aliens and space exploration, set in near future and our world.
“Structured as a linked sequence of episodes and documents rather than one continuous plot, it follows the project's staff more than any single hero.”
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ContactNovel
Carl Saganstandalone novel1985
Hard science fiction, about faith and religion, set in contemporary.
“The Message, awaited for so long, its very possibility doubted by so many, arrives.”
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The ByworlderNovel
Poul Andersonstandalone novel1971
About art and artists, set in big city.
“Wayburn alone knows why the alien has come, but no one in the establishment will listen to the byworlder, despite his terrifying message. ...”
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Steal Across the SkyNovel
Nancy Kressstandalone novel2009
Mysterious in tone, set in the moon and other star systems.
“The aliens appeared one day, built a base on the moon, and put an ad on the internet.”
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