The War of the Worlds is H.G. Wells's thrilling and visionary tale of extraterrestrial invasion. When mysterious cylinders land in the English countryside, terrifying Martians emerge with devastating machines and deadly heat rays. Civilization collapses as panic spreads, and one man must struggle through a shattered world in search of safety and hope. A groundbreaking novel of suspense, imagination, and social commentary, this timeless masterpiece remains one of the greatest science fiction stories ever written.