The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells

The War of the Worlds

Written byH. G. Wells
Narrated byIan Dunnett Jr
Length6h20m
Release dateMarch 20, 2026
Languageenglish
★★★★☆ 4.5 (28 ratings)

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AuthorH. G. Wells
NarratorIan Dunnett Jr
Runtime6h20m
PublishedMarch 20, 2026
Rating★★★★☆ 4.5 / 5 (28 ratings)
CategoriesScience Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, First Contact
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

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The War of the Worlds introduced the idea of alien invasion to the world. Featuring inscrutable extra-terrestrials armed with a terrifying array of weapons, including the Heat-Ray, robotic killing machines walking on three legs, and 'black smoke', the novel resonated with Victorian Britain.

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