The War of the Worlds

One of the most famous works in the science fiction canon. Southern England is invaded by Martians. Their three-legged fighting machines with destructive death rays ravage the land. But the Martians' immune system is too weak for the earthly bacteria.

Herbert George Wells (21 September 1866 - 13 August 1946) was an English writer. Prolific in many genres, he wrote more than fifty novels and dozens of short stories. His non-fiction output included works of social commentary, politics, history, popular science, satire, biography and autobiography. Wells is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and has been called the "father of science fiction."