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The Kraken WakesNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1953
About survival and war, 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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TripodsSeries
series4 books1967
completed
Post-apocalyptic.
“The first two books were the basis of a science fiction TV series, produced in the United Kingdom in the 1980s.”
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The Ganymede TakeoverNovel
Philip K. Dick & Ray Nelsonstandalone novel1967
Science fiction and alien invasion, dark and tense in tone, about aliens, set in our world and near future.
DefendersNovel
Will McIntoshstandalone novel2014
Military science fiction, about genetic engineering and war.
“The question is, what do you do with millions of genetically engineered warriors once the war is won?”
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The Last TheoremNovel
Arthur C. Clarke & Frederik Pohlstandalone novel2008
First contact, set in south asia.
Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about technological singularity and identity.