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The Black CloudNovel
Fred Hoylestandalone novel1957
Hard science fiction, about survival, set in british isles.
The VisitorsNovel
Clifford D. Simakstandalone novel1980
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 Kraken WakesNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1953
Alien invasion, 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
Set in north america and small town.
Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
Bittersweet in tone, about technological singularity and identity, set in near future.
Four from Planet 5Novel
Murray Leinsterstandalone novel1959
Set in arctic & antarctica.