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Eye in the SkyNovel
Philip K. Dickstandalone novel1957
Challenging in tone, set in north america.
“Eight visitors touring a particle-accelerator facility are caught in a catastrophic malfunction, a collapsing platform, a burst of radiation, that leaves them all unconscious.”
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Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about aliens, set in near future.
More Than HumanNovel
Theodore Sturgeonstandalone novel1953
Reflective in tone, about found family.
“Science fiction critic and editor David Pringle included it in his book Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels.”
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Time Out of JointNovel
Philip K. Dickstandalone novel1959
Dystopia, mysterious in tone, about virtual reality, set in north america.
The Dream MasterNovel
Roger Zelaznystandalone novel1966
About virtual reality, set in near future.
“Zelazny's original title was The Ides of Octember.”
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QuicksandNovel
John Brunnerstandalone novel1967
Tense in tone, about aliens, set in british isles.