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The VisitorsNovel
Clifford D. Simakstandalone novel1980
First contact, tense in tone, set in north america.
“WorldCat: Intelligent, alien creatures arrive on Earth from outer space, threatening world stability and presaging the destruction of civilization.”
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FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
Alien invasion and first contact, tense in tone, about war.
“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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ChockySeries
series2 books1968
Science fiction, mysterious in tone, about aliens, set in contemporary.
“The BBC produced a radio adaption by John Tydeman in 1967.”
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Start with Chocky →
Project Hail MaryNovel
Andy Weirstandalone novel2021
Hard science fiction and first contact, set in near future.
CavorSeries
series2 books1901
About space exploration, set in the moon and early 20th century.
“H. G. Wells's 1901 novel The First Men in the Moon is narrated by the businessman Bedford, who joins the reclusive scientist Cavor after Cavor invents cavorite, a gravity-blocking substance that carries the two men to the Moon.”
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Start with The First Men in the Moon →
SphereNovel
Michael Crichtonstandalone novel1987
Thriller & suspense, tense in tone, set in underwater and spaceship.
“Keeping Top Secret, the US Navy is guarding a gigantic spaceship that has been lying on the Pacific ocean floor for centuries, overgrown with corals.”
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