Finalist, Best Novel, 1986

Footfall

Larry Niven (opens in a new tab) and Jerry Pournelle (opens in a new tab)

Hardcover, 532 pages

Elephant-like aliens arrive in the solar system and attack Earth.

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The ballot

Ender’s GameOrson Scott CardTor, 1985Winner
Cuckoo’s EggC. J. CherryhPhantasia, 1985; DAW, 1985
The PostmanDavid BrinBantam Spectra, 1985
Blood MusicGreg BearArbor House, 1985