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The Dreaming JewelsNovel
Theodore Sturgeonstandalone novel1950
About genetic engineering.
Flowers for AlgernonNovel
Daniel Keyesstandalone novel1966
About genetic engineering and coming of age, set in north america.
“A man with a low IQ becomes the subject of an experimental medical procedure which raises his IQ well over genius level.”
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The HumansNovel
Matt Haigstandalone novel2013
About aliens.
“When an extraterrestrial arrives on Earth, his first impressions of humans are less than positive.”
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GodbodyNovel
Theodore Sturgeonstandalone novel1986
Reflective in tone, about gods and faith and religion.
We Could Be HeroesNovel
Mike Chenstandalone novel2021
Superhero, about amnesia and psychic powers.
“Jamie woke up in an empty apartment with no memory and only a few clues to his identity, but with the ability to read and erase other people's memories - a power he uses to hold up banks to buy coffee, cat food and books.”
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The HostNovel
Stephenie Meyerstandalone novel2008
Romance, about aliens and body swap, set in near future.
“The earth has been invaded by a species that take over the minds of their human hosts while leaving their bodies intact, and most of humanity has succumbed.”
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