The War of the Worlds

In this thrilling tale of alien invasion, H. G. Wells rewrites the science fiction genre. The War of the Worlds reveals the true terror of life under an indomitable foe. In a world changed beyond recognition, the survival of the human race is at stake.

The Martians arrive in London armed with killing machines, black smoke and Heat-Rays, and quickly overcome the resistance of the British forces. H. G. Wells's tale of alien invasion follows an unnamed narrator in a world changed beyond recognition, and this edition has a modern graphic cover design.

For a time I believed that mankind had been swept out of existence, and that I stood there alone, the last man left alive.

In this thrilling tale of alien invasion, H. G. Wells rewrites the science fiction genre. Following the travails of an unnamed narrator, The War of the Worlds reveals the true terror of life under an implacable and enigmatic foe. Armed with terrifying killing machines, black smoke and Heat-Rays, the Martians arrive in London and quickly subdue the resistance put up by British forces. Faced with extraordinary odds and a world changed beyond all recognition, nothing less than the survival of the human race is at stake. This gorgeous edition with its modern graphic cover design is the perfect collectable for any book lover.

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