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1988 Nebula Award: science fiction winners and finalists

Every science fiction novel and novella recognized by the 1988 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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The Forge of God by Greg Bear, book cover

The Forge of God

by Greg Bear

Novel · 1987

Hugo recognitionLocus recognitionNebula recognition

A vanished moon of Jupiter, a 500-foot -high cinder cone in Death Valley never before seen, and an enormous granite mountain in Australia also never seen before all point the way to an alien invasion of planet Earth.

The Uplift War by David Brin, book cover

The Uplift War

by David Brin

Novel · 1987

Hugo winnerLocus winnerNebula recognition

David Brin's Uplift novels are among the most thrilling and extraordinary science fiction ever written. Sundiver, Startide Rising, and The Uplift War--a New York Times bestseller--together make up one of the most beloved sagas of all time.

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