The first rounds of judging for the 2017 CYGNUS Book Awards for Science Fiction are complete. These are the titles and their writers who made it passed the first two rounds aka known as the SLUSHING!
Don't lose your head-even if someone or something tries to take it! This thriller will have you looking over your shoulder and checking your spacesuit for lacerations--even if you're not wearing one!
First Place Category Winners for the Cygnus Awards 2016, the science fiction, speculative fiction, and steampunk fiction genre.
A captivating historical military story that blends genres-crosses through time & space - an intriguing story & well orchestrated action sequences.
A great read with a magical – air-bending quality that will draw the reader in and not allow them to leave until the very last page.
A fun combination of fantasy, paranormal, romance, & sci-fi genres - feverish pacing, plot twists, and ever-unfolding action!
Weaves science, politics, and religion into a high-octane historical fiction thriller that spans 400 years.
Historical events bring authenticity, family traits add poignancy, & testy mother-daughter relationships make for a clever story telling.
A thrilling and profound story driven by dynamic characters that seduce you into exploring this dystopian world.
A beautifully sculpted work of science fiction that delves into the complexities of human emotion through characters who battle grief, explore romantic ties, and defy global suppression.
