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series4 books2013

Alien invasion and post-apocalyptic, about survival, set in near future.

“Cassie Sullivan, the survivor of an alien invasion, must rescue her young brother from the enemy with help from a boy who may be one of them.”
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FootfallNovel

Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985

Alien invasion and first contact, about survival, 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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DreamcatcherNovel

Stephen Kingstandalone novel2001

Horror and alien invasion, about survival and friendship.

“According to the author in his afterword, the working title was Cancer.”
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The VisitorsNovel

Clifford D. Simakstandalone novel1980

First contact, mysterious in tone, about survival, set in our world.

“WorldCat: Intelligent, alien creatures arrive on Earth from outer space, threatening world stability and presaging the destruction of civilization.”
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Have Space Suit - Will TravelNovel

Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1958

Space opera, adventurous in tone, about space exploration, set in near future.

“One minute Kip Russell was walking about in his own backyard, testing out an old space suit and dreaming about going to the moon - and the next he was out cold and the captive of an insidious space pirate.”
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Illegal AlienNovel

Robert J. Sawyerstandalone novel1997

First contact and legal thriller, about murder investigation.

“The trial of an alien accused of murdering an Earthman.”
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