First published 2002

The Speed of Dark

Editions tracked: 1

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Editions recorded: 10 on Open Library, 7 in English
Wikipedia: Articles in 10 languages

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How many editions of The Speed of Dark are there?

We track 1 edition of The Speed of Dark. Each has its own page with how to identify it.

Did The Speed of Dark win any awards?

Yes: The Speed of Dark won the Nebula Award for Best Novel (2004), according to Wikidata.

When was The Speed of Dark first published?

The Speed of Dark by Elizabeth Moon was first published in 2002.