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2010 Arthur C. Clarke Award: science fiction winners and finalists

Every science fiction novel and novella recognized by the 2010 Arthur C. Clarke Award, winners first, with page counts, reader ratings and a link to each book.

The Arthur C. Clarke Award is a juried award for science fiction novels published in the United Kingdom. It supplies a different perspective from fan and professional voting. Clarke records in this catalog are novels, not a separate novella prize. Official award site ↗

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The City & the City

by China Miéville

Novel · 2009 · Science fiction and fantasy crossover

Clarke winnerHugo winnerNebula recognition

Inspector Tyador Borlú must travel to Ul Qoma to search for answers in the murder of a woman found in the city of Besźel.

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Far North

by Marcel Theroux

Novel · 2009

Clarke recognition

A major new novel of retribution and forgiveness from the prize-winning author of The Paperchase and A Blow to the Heart.Every day I buckle on my guns and go out to patrol this dingy city.

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Galileo's Dream

by Kim Stanley Robinson

Novel · 2009

Clarke recognitionLocus recognition

In a novel of stunning dimensions, the acclaimed author of the Mars trilogy brings us the story of the incredible life – and death – of Galileo, the First Scientist.

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Retribution Falls

by Chris Wooding

Novel · 2009

Clarke recognition

Frey is the captain of the Ketty Jay. A womaniser and rogue, he and his gang make a living on the wrong side of the law, running contraband, robbing airships and making a nuisance of themselves.

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