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Originally Posted by Luffy
Hi there, I am looking for a specific sci fi (a genre I usually avoid but can't ignore) rec. I am looking for a book where a benevolent and advanced species from 'outer space' reveals itself to man.
Before I had e-books, I read a collection called The Sentinel, by Clarke. In it was a story about a well meaning but Satanic looking alien species who only wants to help humankind.
If I can get a similar and yet almost as good novel recommendation, it would be a highlight for me.
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Clarke developed that short story into the novel Childhood's End, which is a contender for best sci-fi novel of all time.