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The Puppet MastersNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1951
Alien invasion, tense in tone, set in north america.
“Parasitical aliens attach themselves to human hosts and take over their bodies.”
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The Black CloudNovel
Fred Hoylestandalone novel1957
Hard science fiction, tense in tone, set in our world and british isles.
The Kraken WakesNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1953
Alien invasion, tense in tone, about war, set in our world.
“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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Project Hail MaryNovel
Andy Weirstandalone novel2021
Hard science fiction and first contact, set in near future.
All Flesh Is GrassNovel
Clifford D. Simakstandalone novel1965
First contact, mysterious in tone, set in north america and small town.
The Body SnatchersNovel
Jack Finneystandalone novel1955
Horror, tense in tone, about identity, set in north america.