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FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
Alien invasion and first contact, 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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The VisitorsNovel
Clifford D. Simakstandalone novel1980
First contact, mysterious in tone.
“WorldCat: Intelligent, alien creatures arrive on Earth from outer space, threatening world stability and presaging the destruction of civilization.”
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The Puppet MastersNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1951
Alien invasion, set in mid 20th century.
“Parasitical aliens attach themselves to human hosts and take over their bodies.”
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Manhattan TransferNovel
John E. Stithstandalone novel1993
Set in space and big city.
NeedleSeries
series2 books1950
completed
Hard science fiction.
“Together the mismatched pair must learn to communicate and cooperate, first to survive and later to track down the second alien, which has hidden inside another human in the same Pacific island community.”
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DreamcatcherNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel2001
Horror and alien invasion, dark in tone, about friendship.
“According to the author in his afterword, the working title was Cancer.”
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