Downbelow Station by C. J. Cherryh
Set in the midst of interstellar conflict, the novel unfolds against the backdrop of a space station that serves as a key strategic asset in the war between Earth and its far-flung colonial star systems. As the station, located above the planet Pell, becomes a refuge for people fleeing the war-torn sectors of space, tensions rise among the station's inhabitants, the Earth forces, and the various alien species seeking sanctuary. The station's leaders must navigate a complex web of political intrigue, shifting alliances, and ethical dilemmas to maintain order and ensure the survival of Pell's inhabitants, all while the specter of a larger cosmic battle looms overhead.
The 8554th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1981
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400-500
- Words
- 140,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 133rd on Top 200 Science Fiction Books (Pre-2000) (Sci-Fi Lists)
- Hugo Award for Best Novel (Hugo Awards)