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The Uplift War

by David BrinBook 3 of 6 in The Uplift Saga
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Description

As galactic armadas clash in quest of the ancient fleet of the Progenitors, a brutal alien race seizes the dying planet of Garth. The various uplifted inhabitants of Garth must battle their overlords or face ultimate extinction. At stake is the existence of Terran society and Earth, and the fate of the entire Five Galaxies.

What it’s like

ThemePlanetary RomanceSpace FantasyWonderCosmic DreadFailed UpliftSurvival vs Civilization
ViolenceGraphic
CombatWar-Torn
HorrorCreepy

Awards

2 wins
WinnerHugo Award for Best Novel1988WinnerLocus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel1988FinalistNebula Award for Best Novel1988FinalistPrometheus Award1988

Details

First published
April 1987
Pages
506
Reading time
About 10 hours
Format
Novel
Audience
Adult
Publisher
Phantasia Press
Language
English
ISBN
9780932096449
Series
The Uplift Saga, Book 3

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