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Darwin's Radio
Published 1999 by Del Rey · 430 pages
Hugo · 2000
FinalistNebula · 2001
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This book appeared on the awards’ ballots in different years. Each row shows the full Best Novel ballot for that award and ceremony year. Winners appear first.
Hugo 20005 finalists
Greg Bear on these ballots
9 award entries · 5 books · 2 wins · 1986–2001
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Synopsis
Ancient retroviruses embedded in human DNA begin activating, causing a wave of unusual pregnancies and triggering a worldwide pandemic panic. Molecular biologist Kaye Lang discovers that the virus isn't a disease but the next stage of human evolution — and the government wants to stop it.
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Details
- Series
- Darwin · Book 1
- Author nationality
- United States
- ISBN
- 9780345423337