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1984 Nebula Award: science fiction winners and finalists

Every science fiction novel and novella recognized by the 1984 Nebula Award, winners first, with page counts, reader ratings and a link to each book.

The Nebulas are selected by eligible members of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association. Award records here retain SFADB ceremony years, which can differ from eligibility years on the official Nebula site. The library focuses on science fiction novels and novellas. Official award site ↗

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Hardfought by Greg Bear, book cover

Hardfought

by Greg Bear

Novella · 1983

Nebula winnerHugo recognitionLocus recognition

The Nebula award-winning short story by master SF writer Greg Bear. Humans are engaged in a long war against an advanced alien race, the Senexi, but the possibility for peace may exist thanks to a young girl who learns the enemy's larger role and humanity's…

Startide Rising by David Brin, book cover

Startide Rising

by David Brin

Novel · 1983

Hugo winnerLocus winnerNebula winner

David Brin: “Startide Rising” (1983) This is a sci fi story about a Terran (Earth) crew of neo-dolphins and humans on the starship “The Streaker”. Their mission is to find information about the first Galactic race, which existed billions of yeas ago.

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