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J. G. Ballardstandalone novel1962

Post-apocalyptic, about ecological collapse and survival, set in near future.

J. G. Ballardstandalone novel1966

Eerie in tone, about ecological collapse and madness, set in africa.

“Contemporary reviewers including Brian Aldiss and Judith Merril discussed the novel as a distinctive entry in Ballard’s early catastrophe fiction.”
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CongoNovel

Michael Crichtonstandalone novel1980

Adventure, about expeditions, set in africa and late 20th century.

“WorldCat: On an expedition to return Amy, his talking gorilla, to her home in the Congo, Professor Peter Elliot is joined by others who hope to find a legendary diamond mine guarded by mutant gorillas.”
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The Green BrainNovel

Frank Herbertstandalone novel1966

Tense in tone, about ecological collapse and survival, set in near future.

“WorldCat: In an overpopulated world seeking living room in the jungles, the International Ecological Organization was systematically exterminating the voracious insects which made these areas uninhabitable.”
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HothouseSeries

series6 books1961

completed

Set in far future.

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BurlSeries

series4 books1920

completed

About survival, set in far future and other star systems.

“Burl, born into this stranded, near-primitive community, has to out-think these giant predators to keep his people alive.”
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