Down in the Bottomlands
| First published | January 1993 |
|---|---|
| Type | Short Fiction |
| Length | Novella |
Synopsis
In an (apparently) alternate earth, where continental drift and the subsequent development of human nations has taken a different path, a tour guide in a national park must solve the mystery of a murder among his tour which turns out to be part of an international crisis which threatens the existence of his nation.
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Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Analog Award | Best Novella/Novelette | Nominee/Finalist |
| 1994 | Hugo Award | Best Novella | Winner |
| 1994 | Locus Poll Award | Best Novella | Nominee/Finalist |
Publications (5)
| Date | Publication | Publisher | Type | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1993 | Analog Science Fiction and Fact, January 1993 | Dell Magazines | MAGAZINE | 224 |
| November 1997 | The New Hugo Winners, Volume IV | Baen Books | Anthology | 419 |
| October 1999 | Down in the Bottomlands and Other Places | Baen Books | Anthology | 1 |
| June 2013 | Down in the Bottomlands and Other Places | Gateway / Orion | Anthology | |
| August 2015 | We Install and Other Stories | Open Road Integrated Media | Collection |