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The Kraken WakesNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1953
Alien invasion, about aliens, set in our world.
“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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I Am LegendNovel
Richard Mathesonstandalone novel1954
Horror, about vampires and last of their kind, set in our world.
“The last human survivor of the vampire epidemic has to maintain his defences against their onslaught, while attempting to research the cause and possibly solution to the plague.”
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Alas, BabylonNovel
Pat Frankstandalone novel1959
Hopeful in tone, set in north america and small town.
“Classic novel of nuclear war and aftermath in rural Florida.”
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The Death of GrassNovel
John Christopherstandalone novel1956
About plague and pandemic and ecological collapse, set in our world and europe.
“The plot concerns a virus that kills off grass species, including rice and wheat.”
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Long Voyage BackNovel
Luke Rhinehartstandalone novel1983
Set in our world.
“The author sides with the nuclear disarmament side of the debate and the only character in the book with vociferous views on the subject, the daughter of the lead character, probably represents his own views.”
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FalloutNovel
Todd Strasserstandalone novel2013
Alternate history, set in north america.