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Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny, book cover
Novel · 1967 · 261 pages

Lord of Light

by Roger Zelazny

Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny won the 1968 Hugo Award for Best Novel. It was also a finalist or poll selection for the 1968 Nebula Award for Best Novel.

HugoWinner1968
NebulaFinalist1968
LocusNo recognition listed
ClarkeNo recognition listed

A colony of humankind is subjugated by the First Colonists, the crew of the starship that brought them to their new home 1000 years before. They have taken control of ancient technologies and enhanced themselves with godlike psychic powers and virtual immortality.

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