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The Kraken WakesNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1953
Tense in tone, about survival and war, set in at sea.
“Earth's life is disrupted by the attacks of extraterrestrials whose war machines, emerging from the depths of the oceans, seem indestructible.”
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All Flesh Is GrassNovel
Clifford D. Simakstandalone novel1965
First contact, set in north america and small town.
The Black CloudNovel
Fred Hoylestandalone novel1957
Hard science fiction, tense in tone, about survival, set in british isles.
The VisitorsNovel
Clifford D. Simakstandalone novel1980
First contact, about survival, set in contemporary and north america.
“WorldCat: Intelligent, alien creatures arrive on Earth from outer space, threatening world stability and presaging the destruction of civilization.”
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The Man Who Fell to EarthNovel
Walter Tevisstandalone novel1963
Reflective and sad in tone, about loneliness, set in north america.
Four from Planet 5Novel
Murray Leinsterstandalone novel1959
First contact, set in arctic & antarctica.