Footfall Larry Niven Footfall by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle 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 Cuckoo’s Egg C. J. Cherryh Cuckoo’s Egg C. J. Cherryh The Postman David Brin The Postman David Brin