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TripodsSeries
series4 books1967
completed
Post-apocalyptic, about rebellion and revolution.
“The first two books were the basis of a science fiction TV series, produced in the United Kingdom in the 1980s.”
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ArmadaNovel
Ernest Clinestandalone novel2015
Military science fiction, about virtual reality and coming of age.
The Star BeastNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1954
First contact, about coming of age, set in north america.
“A talking alien pet has grown to the size of a small dinosaur.”
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The Last TheoremNovel
Arthur C. Clarke & Frederik Pohlstandalone novel2008
First contact, set in south asia.
FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
First contact, about survival and war, set in contemporary.
“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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Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about technological singularity and identity.