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Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953

First contact, bittersweet in tone, about aliens, set in near future.

Theodore Sturgeonstandalone novel1953

Reflective in tone, about psychic powers and found family.

“Science fiction critic and editor David Pringle included it in his book Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels.”
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The TriffidsSeries

series3 books1951

Post-apocalyptic, dark in tone, about survival, set in british isles.

“Together the three novels form a loose post-apocalyptic trilogy built on Wyndham's original premise rather than a tightly plotted single story.”
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Start with The Day of the Triffids →

H. G. Wells' War of the WorldsUniverse

universe65 books1898

Alien invasion.

“No one would have believed, in the closing years of the nineteenth century, that human affairs were being watched keenly and closely from the timeless worlds of space.”
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Start with The War of the Worlds →

includes The War of the Worlds

Beyond This HorizonNovel

Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1948

Dystopia, about genetic engineering and rebellion and revolution, set in far future.

“For centuries, disease, hunger, poverty, and war have been things found only in the history tapes.”
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Stand on ZanzibarNovel

John Brunnerstandalone novel1968

Dystopia, about genetic engineering and surveillance, set in near future.

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