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The Midwich CuckoosNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1957
Dark in tone, about parenthood, set in british isles.
The Body SnatchersNovel
Jack Finneystandalone novel1955
About identity.
The Puppet MastersNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1951
Alien invasion, about survival.
“Parasitical aliens attach themselves to human hosts and take over their bodies.”
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The TommyknockersNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel1987
Dark in tone, set in contemporary.
Way StationNovel
Clifford D. Simakstandalone novel1963
First contact, about space exploration and loneliness, set in countryside & village.
“The human operator of a transfer station for aliens traveling between planets, kept secret from the human race, deals with discovery by the US government and interplanetary political crisis, as well as his own emotional issues.”
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The Black CloudNovel
Fred Hoylestandalone novel1957
Hard science fiction, about survival, set in our world and british isles.