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The War of the Worlds - H G Wells' Groundbreaking Alien Invasion Classic That Shaped Modern Science Fiction - cover

The War of the Worlds - H G Wells' Groundbreaking Alien Invasion Classic That Shaped Modern Science Fiction

H. G. Wells, Zenith Golden Quill

Publisher: Zenith Golden Quill

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Summary

They came from Mars. They brought heat-rays and destruction. Humanity was not prepared.

In The War of the Worlds, H. G. Wells tells the terrifying story of a Martian invasion that devastates Earth. Through the eyes of an ordinary Englishman, we witness society's collapse as giant war machines reduce cities to ash. What begins as scientific curiosity becomes a desperate struggle for survival—and a chilling reflection on empire, technology, and human fragility.

Blending speculative science with harrowing realism, Wells pioneered the alien invasion genre, inspiring countless books, films, and adaptations that followed. More than a century later, it's still as gripping—and prophetic—as ever.

📘 This Edition Features:
✔ Complete and unabridged text
✔ Kindle-optimized formatting with clickable table of contents
✔ Perfect for fans of apocalyptic fiction, first contact stories, and classic science fiction

💬 What Readers Say:
"One of the most important sci-fi books ever written."
"Terrifying, exhilarating, and deeply thought-provoking."
"Wells saw the future—and it was terrifying."

📥 Download The War of the Worlds today and relive the alien invasion story that defined a genre.
Available since: 05/12/2025.
Print length: 128 pages.

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