The War of the Worlds (1898) is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells. It describes the experiences of an unnamed narrator who travels through the suburbs of London as the Earth is invaded by Martians. It is said to be the first story that details a conflict between mankind and an alien race. The War of the Worlds is split into two parts : Book one: The Coming of the Martians and Book two: The Earth under the Martians. The novel is narrated by an writer of philosophical articles who throughout the narrative struggles to reunite with his wife, while witnessing the Martians rampaging through the southern English counties. Part one also features the tale of his brother, who accompanies two women to the coast in the hope of escaping England as it is invaded. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_worlds You may find these other books by H. G. Wells of interest (published by Cricket House Books): The Time Machine, ISBN 1452818282; The Invisible Man, ISBN 1451599749; and The Island of Dr. Moreau, ISBN 1452818630.