Doorways in the Sand
Science Fantasy
Published 1976 Pages 200 ~3h Audience Adult Heat 🔥 Pacing Mixed Magic Soft
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Darkness Level 3 — Serious
Death, violence and emotional weight are present
Synopsis
The disappearance of a star-stone model, a reproduction of an alien artifact, leads to rivalry between interstellar communities.
Tropes
QuestMagical ArtifactsPolitical Intrigue
Awards
★ Hugo Nominee★ Nebula Nominee
Tone
MysteriousAdventurousEpic
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