The War of the Worlds

The narrative unfolds through the perspectives of an unnamed protagonist in Surrey and his younger brother in London as they confront a Martian invasion in southern England. This pioneering science fiction tale explores the themes of humanity's vulnerability and the clash between civilizations, marking it as one of the earliest depictions of conflict with extraterrestrial beings. H. G. Wells crafts a gripping account that delves into the chaos and terror of an alien assault on Earth.