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Worldwar UniverseSeries
series8 books1994
Science fiction and alternate history, tense in tone, about aliens and war, set in our world.
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The War in the AirNovel
H. G. Wellsstandalone novel1908
Set in europe.
The Kraken WakesNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1953
Dark in tone, about survival, set in mid 20th century and 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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FootfallNovel
Larry Niven & Jerry Pournellestandalone novel1985
First contact, about survival, set in contemporary and north america.
“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 Black CloudNovel
Fred Hoylestandalone novel1957
Hard science fiction, about survival, set in mid 20th century and british isles.
SS-GBNovel
Len Deightonstandalone novel1978
Spy thriller and mystery & detective, about murder investigation, set in british isles.
“Archer's investigation collides with occupation politics, the British resistance, and rival factions of the SS and the German Army, each wanting the case to go a different way.”
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