Finalist, Best Novella, 1973

Hero

Joe Haldeman (opens in a new tab)

Analog Jun 1972

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The ballot

The Word for World is ForestUrsula K. Le GuinAgain, Dangerous Visions, 1972Winner
The Gold at the Starbow’s EndFrederik PohlAnalog Mar 1972
The Fifth Head of CerberusGene WolfeOrbit #10, 1972
The MercenaryJerry PournelleAnalog Jul 1972