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FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
Alien invasion and first contact, about survival, set in our world.
“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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Manhattan TransferNovel
John E. Stithstandalone novel1993
About survival, set in space and big city.
DreamcatcherNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel2001
Horror and alien invasion, about survival and friendship.
“According to the author in his afterword, the working title was Cancer.”
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The Puppet MastersNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1951
Alien invasion, about survival, set in mid 20th century and north america.
“Parasitical aliens attach themselves to human hosts and take over their bodies.”
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The Kaiju Preservation SocietyNovel
John Scalzistandalone novel2022
Adventure, funny in tone, about survival, set in parallel universe.
“Covid lands Jamie with no job, no money and a lot of obligations.”
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The VisitorsNovel
Clifford D. Simakstandalone novel1980
First contact, about survival, set in our world and north america.
“WorldCat: Intelligent, alien creatures arrive on Earth from outer space, threatening world stability and presaging the destruction of civilization.”
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