The War of the Worlds
The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells is a classic science fiction novel published by Little, Brown on January 21, 2020. This edition spans 224 pages and is presented in English. The narrative begins with a shooting star over Surrey, which turns out to be a metallic cylinder from Mars, heralding a terrifying alien invasion. As Martian invaders emerge, they unleash devastating attacks on Victorian England, leaving humanity struggling to defend itself against their advanced weaponry.
Readers will find a gripping tale of survival as the narrator attempts to return to his wife amid the chaos of the alien onslaught. The story explores themes of alien contact and the impact of advanced technology on society. This edition also features a new introduction by Stephen Baxter, adding further context to this enduring work of fiction. With its blend of thrilling action and classic storytelling, The War of the Worlds remains a significant contribution to the science fiction genre.
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The classic and terrifying HG Wells novel of alien invasion is now a landmark series for the BBC from the makers of Poldark, Victoria and And Then There Were None.
One night a shooting star is seen over the skies of Surrey. The next day, it’s discovered to have been a mysterious metallic cylinder from Mars. What comes next is a terrifying alien attack, as tentacled Martian invaders emerge from the cylinder and prey on humankind using shocking new weapons against which the people of Victorian England can offer no resistance.
The aliens begin to devastate the area in their tripod machines, and as our narrator struggles to return to his wife, the fight for London – and the world – begins.
Now with a new introduction by Stephen Baxter.
‘A true classic’
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‘Immortal science fiction’
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