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FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
First contact, set in contemporary and 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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The Kraken WakesNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1953
Post-apocalyptic, dark in tone, 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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Have Space Suit - Will TravelNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1958
About space exploration, set in 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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Ender's GameUniverse
universe39 books1977
Set in far future.
“To beat your enemy you must first understand him so completely that you love him — and in the instant you love him, you destroy him.”
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includes First Formic War, Second Formic War, Ender's Shadow, Ender Wiggin, Fleet School
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 Crimson DeathbringerSeries
series1 book2019
Funny in tone, set in other star systems.
“Soon after, their lives are set on a crash course with a galactic war that threatens the very existence of the human race.”
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Start with The Crimson Deathbringer →