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FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
Alien invasion and first contact, about aliens, set in our world.
“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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The Andromeda StrainSeries
series2 books1969
About plague and pandemic.
“Daniel H. Wilson's authorized 2019 sequel The Andromeda Evolution revisits the same threat five decades later.”
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Start with The Andromeda Strain →
Farnham's FreeholdNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1964
Post-apocalyptic, about race and racism, set in near future.
FirestarterNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel1980
Thriller & suspense, dark in tone, about psychic powers and parenthood.
“WorldCat: Innocence and beauty ignite with evil and terror...”
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Hellstrom's HiveNovel
Frank Herbertstandalone novel1973
Eerie in tone, about surveillance and totalitarianism, set in underground & caves.
The Puppet MastersNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1951
Alien invasion, about aliens, set in mid 20th century.
“Parasitical aliens attach themselves to human hosts and take over their bodies.”
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