The SOMERSET Awards for Contemporary & Literary Fiction 2016 First Place Category Winners
Congratulations to the 2016 SOMERSET Awards First In Category Award Winning Contemporary/Literary Fiction Novels.
The Other La Bohème by Yorker Keith – Contemporary, Literary, Opera
Breaking the mold of modern literature, this novel offers us all a glimpse into the unique world of lead singers and understudies and what it takes to make it to the top in a competitive field. If you enjoy "Mozart in the Jungle," this novel is for you!
EMPTY BOTTLE of SMOKE by Conon Parks – a riotous romp through Seattle’s Underground
It’s “Trainspotting” meets “Brazil” in this darkly comic romp that takes its hero from a “nanny state” to full-blown anarchy - a literary word salad.
Don’t Cry Over Killed Milk: A Damon Lassard Dabblin Detective Mystery by Stephen Kaminski – Cozy Mystery/Amateur Sleuth
Who knew insect infestations could lead to murder? But they do - especially if you're Damon Lassard - amateur sleuth - with plenty of time on his hands to figure it all out. This cozy mystery will have you in stitches!
Fit to be Dead by Nancy West – Cozy Mystery for clue fans
This author has the keen knack of slyly tucking in clues so that they slip past, then pop up later - a joy for mystery readers!
Ghost Toasties (Good Vampires Book 4) by Karl Larew – Humour/Satire, Vampires, Literary
The Bad Vampires strike again, but this time our Good Vampires have a secret weapon to make Ghost Toasties the much anticipated and hilarious fourth book in Karl Larew’s Good Vampire trilogy.
The Atheist and the Parrotfish by Richard Barager – Religious/Spiritual Fiction/Literary/Medical
A fascinating story that masterfully merges age-old spiritual questions with the latest in modern medicine. A thought-provoking, top-of-the-line read.
A SEASON for KILLING BLONDES by Joanne Guidoccio – Cozy Mystery
Ways to soften the blow of moving back home: 19 million in your pocket, starting your own business... a knack for finding dead blondes wherever you turn? -- Not on the list!
SOMERSET Book Awards for Literary, Contemporary, and Mainstream Fiction 2016 Short List (Semi-Finalists)
These titles have moved forward in the judging rounds from SLUSH pile to FINALISTS LIST and now has moved forward to the SHORT LIST of the 2016 Somerset Book Awards.
FINALISTS for the 2016 SOMERSET Awards for Literary, Mainstream, and Contemporary Fiction
The SOMERSET Awards FIRST IN CATEGORY sub-genres are: Contemporary Theme, Adventure/Suspense, Literary, Women's Fiction, Satire, Magic Realism. The OFFICIAL LISTING of the 2016 Somerset Writing Competition’s FINALISTS.