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ContactNovel
Carl Saganstandalone novel1985
Hard science fiction.
“The Message, awaited for so long, its very possibility doubted by so many, arrives.”
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The VisitorsNovel
Clifford D. Simakstandalone novel1980
Tense in tone, about survival.
“WorldCat: Intelligent, alien creatures arrive on Earth from outer space, threatening world stability and presaging the destruction of civilization.”
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Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
About psychic powers and identity, set in near future.
Calculating GodNovel
Robert J. Sawyerstandalone novel2000
Science fiction and first contact, reflective in tone, about aliens and faith and religion, set in contemporary and our world.
“The bulk of the novel covers the many discussions and arguments on this topic, as well as the nature of belief, religion, and science.”
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Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
Bittersweet in tone, about technological singularity and identity, set in near future.
The FrescoNovel
Sheri S. Tepperstandalone novel2000
Challenging in tone, about political intrigue.
“The Fresco was on the shortlist for 2001 James Tiptree, Jr. Award”
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