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1974 Locus Award: science fiction winners and finalists

Every science fiction novel and novella recognized by the 1974 Locus Award, winners first, with page counts, reader ratings and a link to each book.

Locus recognition brings a reader perspective to the library. Formal winners and finalists are distinguished from historical poll top five selections. Those selections are not silently presented as formal finalists. Only the selected science fiction categories and eligible works are included. Official award site ↗

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Protector by Larry Niven, book cover

Protector

by Larry Niven

Novel · 1973

Hugo recognitionLocus recognition

The Mission of Phssthpok Phssthpok the Pak had been traveling for most of his 32,000 years -- his mission, to save, develop and protect the group of Pak breeders sent out into space some 2 1/2 million years before.

The Feast of St. Dionysus by Robert Silverberg, book cover

The Feast of St. Dionysus

by Robert Silverberg

Novella · 1973

Locus recognition

These stories were written before the end of Silverberg's "first period" (i.e., before 1974), and represent some of the finest short work he did during that time. The title story is a fine exploration of both survivor's guilt and the healing power of religious ecstasy.

The People of the Wind by Poul Anderson, book cover

The People of the Wind

by Poul Anderson

Novel · 1973

Hugo recognitionLocus recognitionNebula recognition

The People of the Wind is a science fiction novel by American writer Poul Anderson, first published in 1973. It was a 1974 nominee of the Nebula Award for Science Fiction. The novel is the last book in Anderson’s Polesotechnic League series.

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