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Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about technological singularity and identity.
Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
First contact, about faith and religion and psychic powers, set in north america.
The Martian ChroniclesSeries
series30 books1946
completed
About space colonization, set in mars.
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The Man Who Fell to EarthNovel
Walter Tevisstandalone novel1963
Sad in tone, about loneliness, set in mid 20th century and north america.
This ImmortalSeries
series2 books1966
Post-apocalyptic, about immortality and colonialism, set in far future.
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The ListenersSeries
series7 books1968
completed
First contact, about space exploration.
“Structured as a linked sequence of episodes and documents rather than one continuous plot, it follows the project's staff more than any single hero.”
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Start with The Listeners →