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The Kraken WakesNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1953
Alien invasion and post-apocalyptic, dark in tone, about aliens.
“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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The Proteus OperationNovel
James P. Hoganstandalone novel1985
Science fiction and time travel, tense in tone, about war, set in mid 20th century and our world.
FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
Alien invasion and first contact, about aliens, set in contemporary.
“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 Apocalypse TrollNovel
David Weberstandalone novel1999
Alien invasion, about aliens, set in contemporary.
The Puppet MastersNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1951
Alien invasion, about aliens.
“Parasitical aliens attach themselves to human hosts and take over their bodies.”
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The Last ShipNovel
William Brinkleystandalone novel1988
Post-apocalyptic, dark in tone.