Cuckoo’s Egg C. J. Cherryh Cuckoo’s Egg by C. J. Cherryh Hugo 1986 · Finalist Sign in to put this book on your shelf. Prize history Hugo Award for Best Novel 1986 Finalist Hugo Award for Best Novel 1986 finalists Ender’s Game Orson Scott Card Ender’s Game Orson Scott Card Winner Blood Music Greg Bear Blood Music Greg Bear Footfall Larry Niven Footfall Larry Niven The Postman David Brin The Postman David Brin