Philip K. Dick Memorial Award

The Philip K. Dick Memorial Award is a science fiction award sponsored by the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society, and named after science fiction writer Philip K. Dick. It has been awarded since 1982. Works that have received the award are identified on their covers as Best Original SF Paperback.

Winners and nominees of the Philip K. Dick Award

Winning authors are listed in bold.

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Authors of special citation entries are listed in italics.

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1982

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Rudy RuckerSoftware

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Rudy Rucker - Software

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Ray NelsonThe Prometheus Man

Related Topics:
Ray Nelson - The Prometheus Man

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1983

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Tim PowersThe Anubis Gates

Related Topics:
Tim Powers - The Anubis Gates

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R. A. MacAvoyTea with the Black Dragon

Related Topics:
R. A. MacAvoy - Tea with the Black Dragon

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1984

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William GibsonNeuromancer

Related Topics:
William Gibson - Neuromancer

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Kim Stanley RobinsonThe Wild Shore

Related Topics:
Kim Stanley Robinson - The Wild Shore

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C. J. CherryhVoyager in the Night

Related Topics:
C. J. Cherryh - Voyager in the Night

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Geary GravelThe Alchemists

Related Topics:
Geary Gravel - The Alchemists

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David R. PalmerEmergence

Related Topics:
David R. Palmer - Emergence

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Lucius ShepardGreen Eyes

Related Topics:
Lucius Shepard - Green Eyes

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Lewis ShinerFrontera

Related Topics:
Lewis Shiner - Frontera

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Howard WaldropThem Bones

Related Topics:
Howard Waldrop - Them Bones

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1985

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Tim PowersDinner at Deviant's Palace

Related Topics:
Tim Powers - Dinner at Deviant's Palace

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Richard GrantSaraband of Lost Time

Related Topics:
Richard Grant - Saraband of Lost Time

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Russell GriffinThe Timeservers

Related Topics:
Russell Griffin - The Timeservers

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Michael P. Kube-McDowellEmprise

Related Topics:
Michael P. Kube-McDowell - Emprise

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Barry N. MalzbergThe Remaking of Sigmund Freud

Related Topics:
Barry N. Malzberg - The Remaking of Sigmund Freud

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Scott Russell SandersTerrarium

Related Topics:
Scott Russell Sanders - Terrarium

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Walter Jon WilliamsKnight Moves

Related Topics:
Walter Jon Williams - Knight Moves

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1986

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James P. BlaylockHomunculus

Related Topics:
James P. Blaylock - Homunculus

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Jack McDevittThe Hercules Text

Related Topics:
Jack McDevitt - The Hercules Text

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Karen Joy FowlerArtificial Things

Related Topics:
Karen Joy Fowler - Artificial Things

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Robert Charles WilsonA Hidden Place

Related Topics:
Robert Charles Wilson - A Hidden Place

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1987

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Patricia GearyStrange Toys

Related Topics:
Patricia Geary - Strange Toys

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Mike McQuayMemories

Related Topics:
Mike McQuay - Memories

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Richard BowkerDover Beach

Related Topics:
Richard Bowker - Dover Beach

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Pat CadiganMindplayers

Related Topics:
Pat Cadigan - Mindplayers

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K. W. JeterDark Seeker

Related Topics:
K. W. Jeter - Dark Seeker

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Rebecca OreBecoming Alien

Related Topics:
Rebecca Ore - Becoming Alien

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Lucius ShepardLife During Wartime

Related Topics:
Lucius Shepard - Life During Wartime

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1988

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Paul J. McAuley (tie)Four Hundred Billion Stars

Related Topics:
Paul J. McAuley - Four Hundred Billion Stars

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Rudy Rucker (tie)Wetware

Related Topics:
Rudy Rucker - Wetware

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Roger MacBride AllenOrphan of Creation

Related Topics:
Roger MacBride Allen - Orphan of Creation

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Marc LaidlawNeon Lotus

Related Topics:
Marc Laidlaw - Neon Lotus

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David Alexander SmithRendezvous

Related Topics:
David Alexander Smith - Rendezvous

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1989

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Richard Paul RussoSubterranean Gallery

Related Topics:
Richard Paul Russo - Subterranean Gallery

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Dave WolvertonOn My Way to Paradise

Related Topics:
Dave Wolverton - On My Way to Paradise

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Barry B. LongyearInfinity Hold

Related Topics:
Barry B. Longyear - Infinity Hold

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James LucenoA Fearful Symmetry

Related Topics:
James Luceno - A Fearful Symmetry

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Rebecca OreBeing Alien

Related Topics:
Rebecca Ore - Being Alien

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Susan ShwartzHeritage of Flight

Related Topics:
Susan Shwartz - Heritage of Flight

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1990

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Pat MurphyPoints of Departure

Related Topics:
Pat Murphy - Points of Departure

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Raymond HarrisThe Schizogenic Man

Related Topics:
Raymond Harris - The Schizogenic Man

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Gregory FeeleyThe Oxygen Barons

Related Topics:
Gregory Feeley - The Oxygen Barons

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Elizabeth HandWinterlong

Related Topics:
Elizabeth Hand - Winterlong

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Allen M. SteeleClarke County, Space

Related Topics:
Allen M. Steele - Clarke County, Space

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1991

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Ian McDonald (tie)King of Morning, Queen of Day

Related Topics:
Ian McDonald - King of Morning, Queen of Day

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Holly Lisle (tie)Fire in the Mist

Related Topics:
Holly Lisle - Fire in the Mist

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Emma BullBone Dance

Related Topics:
Emma Bull - Bone Dance

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Douglas BellMojo and the Pickle Jar

Related Topics:
Douglas Bell - Mojo and the Pickle Jar

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Kathe KojaThe Cipher

Related Topics:
Kathe Koja - The Cipher

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Robert Charles WilsonBridge of Years

Related Topics:
Robert Charles Wilson - Bridge of Years

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1992

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Richard GrantThrough the Heart

Related Topics:
Richard Grant - Through the Heart

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Elisabeth VonarburgIn the Mothers' Land

Related Topics:
Elisabeth Vonarburg - In the Mothers' Land

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Colin GreenlandTake Back Plenty

Related Topics:
Colin Greenland - Take Back Plenty

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Elizabeth HandAestival Tide

Related Topics:
Elizabeth Hand - Aestival Tide

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R. A. LaffertyIron Tears

Related Topics:
R. A. Lafferty - Iron Tears

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1993

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John M. FordGrowing Up Weightless

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John M. Ford - Growing Up Weightless

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Jack WomackElvissey

Related Topics:
Jack Womack - Elvissey

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Wilhelmina BairdCrash Course

Related Topics:
Wilhelmina Baird - Crash Course

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David R. BunchBunch!

Related Topics:
David R. Bunch - Bunch!

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Elizabeth HandIcarus Descending

Related Topics:
Elizabeth Hand - Icarus Descending

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1994

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Robert Charles WilsonMysterium

Related Topics:
Robert Charles Wilson - Mysterium

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Jack CadyInagehi

Related Topics:
Jack Cady - Inagehi

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Alexander Besher'

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Ian McDonaldScissors Cut Paper Wrap Stone

Related Topics:
Ian McDonald - Scissors Cut Paper Wrap Stone

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Lisa MasonSummer of Love

Related Topics:
Lisa Mason - Summer of Love

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Lance OlsenTonguing the Zeitgeist

Related Topics:
Lance Olsen - Tonguing the Zeitgeist

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1995

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Bruce BethkeHeadcrash

Related Topics:
Bruce Bethke - Headcrash

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Richard Paul RussoCarlucci's Edge

Related Topics:
Richard Paul Russo - Carlucci's Edge

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Shale AaronVirtual Death

Related Topics:
Shale Aaron - Virtual Death

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Greg EganPermutation City

Related Topics:
Greg Egan - Permutation City

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Amy ThomsonThe Color of Distance

Related Topics:
Amy Thomson - The Color of Distance

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Élisabeth VonarburgReluctant Voyagers

Related Topics:
Élisabeth Vonarburg - Reluctant Voyagers

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1996

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Stephen BaxterThe Time Ships

Related Topics:
Stephen Baxter - The Time Ships

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Michael BishopAt the City Limits of Fate

Related Topics:
Michael Bishop - At the City Limits of Fate

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William BartonThe Transmigration of Souls

Related Topics:
William Barton - The Transmigration of Souls

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George FoyThe Shift

Related Topics:
George Foy - The Shift

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Sarah ZettelReclamation

Related Topics:
Sarah Zettel - Reclamation

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1997

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Stepan ChapmanThe Troika

Related Topics:
Stepan Chapman - The Troika

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William BartonActs of Conscience

Related Topics:
William Barton - Acts of Conscience

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Susan R. MatthewsAn Exchange of Hostages

Related Topics:
Susan R. Matthews - An Exchange of Hostages

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Richard Paul RussoCarlucci's Heart

Related Topics:
Richard Paul Russo - Carlucci's Heart

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Denise VitolaOpalite Moon

Related Topics:
Denise Vitola - Opalite Moon

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Catherine WellsMother Grimm

Related Topics:
Catherine Wells - Mother Grimm

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1998

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Geoff Ryman'

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Paul Di FilippoLost Pages

Related Topics:
Paul Di Filippo - Lost Pages

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Nalo HopkinsonBrown Girl in the Ring

Related Topics:
Nalo Hopkinson - Brown Girl in the Ring

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Steve AylettSlaughtermatic

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Steve Aylett - Slaughtermatic

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Paul J. McAuleyThe Invisible Country

Related Topics:
Paul J. McAuley - The Invisible Country

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1999

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Stephen BaxterVacuum Diagrams

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Stephen Baxter - Vacuum Diagrams

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Jamil NasirTower of Dreams

Related Topics:
Jamil Nasir - Tower of Dreams

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Kirstine SmithCode of Conduct

Related Topics:
Kirstine Smith - Code of Conduct

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Constance Ash, ed.Not of Woman Born

Related Topics:
Constance Ash - Not of Woman Born

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Toni AnzettiTyphon's Children

Related Topics:
Toni Anzetti - Typhon's Children

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William BartonWhen We Were Real

Related Topics:
William Barton - When We Were Real

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2000

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Michael Marshall SmithOnly Forward

Related Topics:
Michael Marshall Smith - Only Forward

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Scott WesterfeldEvolution's Darling

Related Topics:
Scott Westerfeld - Evolution's Darling

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Stephen L. BurnsCall from a Distant Shore

Related Topics:
Stephen L. Burns - Call from a Distant Shore

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Nalo HopkinsonMidnight Robber

Related Topics:
Nalo Hopkinson - Midnight Robber

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Maggy ThomasBroken Time

Related Topics:
Maggy Thomas - Broken Time

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Janine Ellen YoungThe Bridge

Related Topics:
Janine Ellen Young - The Bridge

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2001

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Richard Paul RussoShip of Fools

Related Topics:
Richard Paul Russo - Ship of Fools

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Ken WhartonDivine Intervention

Related Topics:
Ken Wharton - Divine Intervention

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Julie E. CzernedaIn the Company of Others

Related Topics:
Julie E. Czerneda - In the Company of Others

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Mark W. TiedemannCompass Reach

Related Topics:
Mark W. Tiedemann - Compass Reach

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Ray VukcevichMeet Me in the Moon Room

Related Topics:
Ray Vukcevich - Meet Me in the Moon Room

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Liz WilliamsThe Ghost Sister

Related Topics:
Liz Williams - The Ghost Sister

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2002

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Carol EmshwillerThe Mount

Related Topics:
Carol Emshwiller - The Mount

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China MiévilleThe Scar

Related Topics:
China Miéville - The Scar

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Carol EmshwillerReport to the Men’s Club

Related Topics:
Carol Emshwiller - Report to the Men’s Club

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Kay KenyonMaximum Ice

Related Topics:
Kay Kenyon - Maximum Ice

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Karin LowacheeWarchild

Related Topics:
Karin Lowachee - Warchild

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Liz WilliamsEmpire of Bones

Related Topics:
Liz Williams - Empire of Bones

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Jeff VanderMeer, Forrest Aguirre (eds.)Leviathan Three

Related Topics:
Jeff VanderMeer - Forrest Aguirre - Leviathan Three

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2003

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Richard K. MorganAltered Carbon

Related Topics:
Richard K. Morgan - Altered Carbon

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Jane JensenDante's Equation

Related Topics:
Jane Jensen - Dante's Equation

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M. M. BucknerHyperthought

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M. M. Buckner - Hyperthought

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Mark BudzClade

Related Topics:
Mark Budz - Clade

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Chris MoriartySpin State

Related Topics:
Chris Moriarty - Spin State

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Ann Tonsor ZeddiesSteel Helix

Related Topics:
Ann Tonsor Zeddies - Steel Helix

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2004

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Gwyneth JonesLife

Related Topics:
Gwyneth Jones - Life

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Lyda Morehouse Apocalypse Array

Related Topics:
Lyda Morehouse - Apocalypse Array

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Geoff Ryman Air

Related Topics:
Geoff Ryman - Air

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Liz Williams Banner of Souls

Related Topics:
Liz Williams - Banner of Souls

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Karen Traviss City of Pearl

Related Topics:
Karen Traviss - City of Pearl

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Minister Faust The Coyote Kings of the Space Age Bachelor Pad

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Minister Faust - The Coyote Kings of the Space Age Bachelor Pad

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Eileen Gunn Stable Strategies and Others

Related Topics:
Eileen Gunn - Stable Strategies and Others

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