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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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The Midwich CuckoosNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1957
Eerie in tone, about parenthood, set in british isles and small town.
The Black CloudNovel
Fred Hoylestandalone novel1957
Hard science fiction, about survival, set in british isles.
Sea SiegeNovel
Andre Nortonstandalone novel1957
Post-apocalyptic, about survival, set in latin america and islands.
“On a bleak little island in the West Indies, Griff Gunston faces many questions.”
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Forge of GodSeries
series2 books1987
completed
About survival.
“Earth faces destruction when an inscrutable and overwhelming alien form of life attacks.”
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Our Friends from Frolix 8Novel
Philip K. Dickstandalone novel1970
About rebellion and revolution and class conflict, set in far future.
“Separately, resistance leader Thors Provoni has left the planet to find an ally to the Old Men, finally returning with an alien from far away in space.”
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