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Seth Dickinsonstandalone novel2024
FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
Tense in tone, about war, set in north america.
“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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“According to the author in his afterword, the working title was Cancer.”
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series3 books2006
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The FrescoNovel
Sheri S. Tepperstandalone novel2000
Science fiction and first contact, challenging in tone, about aliens and political intrigue, set in contemporary and our world.
“The Fresco was on the shortlist for 2001 James Tiptree, Jr. Award”
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