The War of the Worlds

The novel features a first-person narrative from an unnamed protagonist in Southern England, who experiences a terrifying alien invasion in the mid-1890s. Initially perceived as harmless falling stars, the Martian ships reveal their deadly intentions, threatening humanity's existence. H.G. Wells masterfully taps into global anxieties, creating a gripping tale that underscores the vulnerability of civilization to unforeseen threats. This science-fiction classic remains a powerful exploration of fear and survival in the face of invasion.