The British Fantasy Society has launched the shortlists for the 2025 British Fantasy Awards.

2025 Robert Holdstock Award Shortlist (Fantasy):

• Lengthy Stay Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan (Orbit)
• Fathomfolk by Eliza Chan (Orbit)
• A Shadow Over Haven by David Inexperienced (Eerie River)
• The Inexperienced Man’s Conflict by Juliet E. McKenna (Wizard’s Tower)
• Masquerade by O. O. Sangoyomi (Forge)

2025 August Derleth Award Shortlist (Horror):

• Withered Hill by David Barnett (Canelo Horror)
• The Ravening by Daniel Church (Indignant Robotic)
• Feast Whereas You Can by Mikaella Clements & Onjuli Datta (Grand Central)
• Among the many Dwelling by Tim Lebbon (Titan)
• Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle (Titan)
• My Darling Dreadful Factor by Johanna van Veen (Poisoned Pen)

Our congrats to all of the nominees. Locus has the full checklist of nominees in all classes.

Posted in August Derleth Award, Awards, Robert Holdstock Award