Books like Footfall by Larry Niven
The novel follows the arrival of the Fithp, an alien species that travels to the Solar System from Alpha Centauri aboard a Bussard ramjet‑powered spacecraft. Their purpose is clear and ominous: to conquer Earth and subjugate humanity.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Larry Niven
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