The War of the Worlds

In this thrilling tale of alien invasion, H. G. Wells transformed the landscape of science fiction. The War of the Worlds follows the harrowing journey of an unnamed narrator as Earth faces a terrifying assault from Martian invaders.

Equipped with deadly Heat-Rays, black smoke, and massive killing machines, the Martians land in England and quickly dismantle any resistance mounted by the British military. As chaos spreads and society collapses, the novel explores the profound terror of life under an implacable and enigmatic enemy.

Set against the backdrop of a world changed beyond recognition, the story raises urgent questions of survival, adaptation, and the fragility of civilization. A seminal work first published in the late 19th century, The War of the Worlds remains a powerful and prescient classic that continues to captivate readers today.