Best Novel, 1978
Gateway
Frederik Pohl (opens in a new tab)
Prospectors gamble their lives on abandoned alien ships that fly to destinations nobody can read. One who came back rich tells his therapist why he can't live with it.
Also on the ballot
- The Forbidden TowerMarion Zimmer BradleyDAW, 1977
- Lucifer’s HammerLarry Niven and Jerry PournellePlayboy, 1977
- Time StormGordon R. DicksonSt. Martin’s, 1977
- Dying of the LightGeorge R. R. MartinAnalog Apr,May,Jun,Jul 1977; Simon & Schuster, 1977