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FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
Alien invasion, tense in tone, about survival and war.
“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
Bittersweet in tone, about technological singularity and identity, set in near future.
ContactNovel
Carl Saganstandalone novel1985
Hard science fiction, reflective in tone, about space exploration and faith and religion.
“The Message, awaited for so long, its very possibility doubted by so many, arrives.”
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The VisitorsNovel
Clifford D. Simakstandalone novel1980
Mysterious and tense in tone, about survival, set in 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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Calculating GodNovel
Robert J. Sawyerstandalone novel2000
Reflective in tone, about faith and religion.
“The bulk of the novel covers the many discussions and arguments on this topic, as well as the nature of belief, religion, and science.”
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Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
About faith and religion and psychic powers, set in north america and near future.