2014 sees the sixth year of the David Gemmell Awards for Fantasy, one of fantasy fiction's most prestigious prizes, with the superb trophies to be awarded at a stunning ceremony this June at London's glamorous Magic Circle. With just a few months to go until this exciting event, the shortlists for each of the three prize categories were announced at this year's Eastercon in Glasgow.
Stan Nicholls, Chair for the Gemmell Awards, said, 'This year's shortlist once again represents some of the very finest in fantasy fiction, with some incredible titles featured in all the categories. This year also represents a fascinating mixture not only of international names but also different aspects of the publishing world, showcasing the depth of quality in modern fantasy.'
FULL SHORTLISTS:
Legend Award
(Best novel)
The Daylight War by Peter V Brett (Harper Collins UK)
Emperor of Thorns by Mark Lawrence (Harper Collins UK)
The Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch (Gollancz)
A Memory of Light by Brandon Sanderson and Robert Jordan (Tor/Forge)
War Master's Gate by Adrian Tchaikovsky (Tor UK)
Morningstar Award
(Best debut novel)
The Garden of Stones by Mark T Barnes (47 North)
Headtaker by David Guymer (Black Library)
Promise of Blood by Brian McLellan (Orbit)
The Path of Anger by Antoine Rouaud (Gollancz)
The Grim Company by Luke Scull (Head of Zeus)
Ravenheart Award
(Best cover art)
Benjamin Carre for the cover of The Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch
(Gollancz)
Jason Chan for the cover of Emperor of Thorns by Mark Lawrence (Harper
Collins UK)
Cheol Joo Lee for the cover of Skarsnik by Guy Haley (Black Library)
Gene Mollica and Michael Frost for the cover of Promise of Blood by Brian
McClellan (Orbit)
Rhett Podersoo for the cover of She Who Waits by Daniel Polansky (Hodder)
The David Gemmell Awards ceremony will take place at London's Magic Circle on the 13th June. For more information on the awards, visit http://gemmellaward.com/ or email dgla@live.co.uk