Alien Books
Alien - 1979
In Alien by Alan Dean Foster, the spaceship Nostromo answers a distress signal on a desolate planet, unknowingly bringing aboard a deadly alien life form. The crew battles for survival as the creature picks them off one by one. Ripley emerges as the sole survivor, defeating the alien.
Aliens - 1986
Allen Dean Foster’s Aliens novelizes James Cameron’s film. Ellen Ripley, sole survivor of the Nostromo, joins a team of marines to investigate a lost colony on LV-426. Facing terrifying Xenomorphs, the team fights for survival. Ripley’s bond with a lone survivor, Newt, drives her to confront her fears and protect humanity.
Alien 3 - 1992
In Alien 3 by Alan Dean Foster, Ellen Ripley crash-lands on a prison planet inhabited by violent inmates. Stranded and without weapons, she discovers an alien has also survived. As the creature terrorizes the prisoners, Ripley uncovers a horrifying connection to it, ultimately making a sacrificial choice to save humanity.
Alien Resurrection - 1997
In Alien Resurrection by A. C. Crispin, scientists clone Ripley, merging her DNA with the alien queen's. Aboard the ship Auriga, the cloned aliens break loose, causing chaos. Ripley battles her alien instincts, forming alliances to survive. Ultimately, she confronts the queen, ensuring humanity's survival while grappling with her hybrid identity.
Prometheus - 2012
In Prometheus by Alan Dean Foster, a crew aboard the spaceship Prometheus ventures to a distant moon to investigate the origins of humanity after discovering ancient star maps. They uncover a dangerous alien species and face deadly consequences, questioning creation, survival, and humanity’s future in a hostile, mysterious universe.
Alien Covenant - 2017
In Alien: Covenant by Alan Dean Foster, the crew of the colony ship Covenant diverts to a remote planet, discovering a paradise hiding a dark secret. They encounter David, a synthetic from the Prometheus mission, and deadly xenomorphs. A fight for survival ensues, exposing humanity’s fragility against alien horrors.
Alien Isolation - 2019
Alien: Isolation by Keith R.A. DeCandido expands the story of Amanda Ripley, Ellen Ripley's daughter, as she investigates her mother’s disappearance. Set in a hostile, derelict space station, Amanda faces corporate betrayal, androids, and a relentless Xenomorph. Her survival hinges on wit, bravery, and uncovering the truth in deep space horror.