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This Immortal
Published 1966 by Ace Books · 174 pages
Hugo · 1966
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Roger Zelazny on these ballots
8 award entries · 6 books · 2 wins · 1966–1995
Synopsis
On a post-nuclear Earth now dominated by the alien Vegans, the enigmatic and possibly immortal Conrad Nomikos is forced to guide a Vegan aristocrat on a tour of Earth's ruins. As assassination attempts mount, Conrad must protect his charge while navigating political intrigue, discovering the alien's true mission is to determine whether humanity deserves to reclaim its homeworld.
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