Universe 9
Universe 9 is an anthology of original science fiction short stories edited by Terry Carr, the ninth volume in the seventeen-volume Universe anthology series. It was first published in hardcover by Doubleday in May 1979, with a paperback edition from Fawcett Popular Library in April 1980, and a British hardcover edition from Dennis Dobson in May 1980.
The book collects nine novelettes and short stories by various science fiction authors. A brief introduction precedes each story.
Contents
- "Frost Animals"
- "Nuclear Fission"
- "Time Shards"
- "The Captain and the Kid"
- "The Back Road"
- "Will the Chill"
- "Chicken of the Tree"
- "The White Horse Child"
- "Options"
Awards
The anthology placed first in the 1980 Locus Award for [Best Anthology]."Options" was nominated for the 1980 Nebula and Hugo awards, and placed second in the 1980 Locus Poll Award, all for Best Novelette.