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Richard Mathesonstandalone novel1960

War & military, dark in tone, set in early 20th century.

series26 books1991

Historical fantasy, set in age of sail & 18th century.

“Initially set around the time of the Second World War, it focuses on nurse Claire Beauchamp, who travels through time to 18th-century Scotland, where she finds adventure and romance with the dashing Jamie Fraser.”
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Start with Outlander →

Oxford Time TravelSeries

series6 books1982

Science fiction and time travel, tense in tone, about survival.

“Connie Willis's Oxford Time Travel novels are set at a near-future Oxford University where historians travel into the past as observers, constrained by a version of history that resists any change large enough to alter real events.”
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Start with Fire Watch →

Earth's ChildrenSeries

series6 books1980

About survival, set in prehistoric.

“Although Auel had previously mentioned in interviews that there would be a seventh novel, publicity announcements for the sixth confirmed that it would be the final book in the sequence.”
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Start with The Clan of the Cave Bear →

VolkNovel

Piers Anthonystandalone novel1996

War & military, set in our world and early 20th century.

“Set During World War II, Volk is the story of friendship that transcends politics and war.”
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Lion of IrelandSeries

series2 books1980

About political intrigue, set in medieval.

“Pride of Lions continues into the generation after Brian's death, following the fractured politics and succession struggles his heirs faced.”
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