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2004 Nebula Award: science fiction winners and finalists

Every science fiction novel and novella recognized by the 2004 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 Speed of Dark by Elizabeth Moon, book cover

The Speed of Dark

by Elizabeth Moon

Novel · 2002

Nebula winnerClarke recognitionLocus recognition

In the near future, disease will be a condition of the past. Most genetic defects will be removed at birth; the remaining during infancy. Unfortunately, there will be a generation left behind. For members of that missed generation, small advances will be made.

Chindi by Jack McDevitt, book cover

Chindi

by Jack McDevitt

Novel · 2002

Nebula recognition

The universe has been explored--and humanity has all but given up on finding other intelligent life. Then an alien satellite orbiting a distant star sends out an unreadable signal. Is it the final programmed gasp of an ancient, long-dead race?

Light Music by Kathleen Ann Goonan, book cover

Light Music

by Kathleen Ann Goonan

Novel · 2002

Nebula recognition

Once the world worked differently -- before "the Silence" from space quieted the airwaves. Once there was a haven called Crescent City, built through the wonders of nanotechnology to transport its enlightened inhabitants into the cosmos. But humanity has failed the city.

The Empress of Mars by Kage Baker, book cover

The Empress of Mars

by Kage Baker

Novella · 2003

Hugo recognitionLocus recognitionNebula recognition

"The Empress of Mars" is a science fiction novella by American writer Kage Baker, published in 2003. It won the 2004 Theodore Sturgeon Award and was nominated for the 2004 Hugo Award for Best Novella as well as the 2004 Nebula Award for Best Novella. The novella was expanded into a novel published in 2009.

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