The War of the Worlds (Vintage Collector's Classics)

A groundbreaking science fiction classic that imagines humanity’s terrifying first encounter with an alien invasion.

When a mysterious cylinder lands in the English countryside, curious onlookers approach its strange occupants, unaware of the devastation about to unfold. Armed with deadly heat-rays and towering war machines, the Martians launch a merciless attack, leaving humanity fighting for survival.

First published in 1898, H. G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds revolutionized science fiction with its gripping portrayal of extraterrestrial invasion, human vulnerability and the terrifying possibility of life beyond Earth. Blending realistic narration with suspense and apocalyptic horror, this influential novel remains a timeless classic for fans of science fiction and adventure.