A Superior Spectre by Angela Meyer

Published by Saraband

Judges Comments:

'A Superior Spectre was immensely dark, deeply enticing and profoundly uncomfortable to read. Meyer has created a twisted and complicated character with whom it is difficult to reconcile. Angela Meyer has cleverly crafted an immersive and completely atmospheric work.'

Saraband:

'I am thrilled for Angela that her ambitious, bold, speculative novel has made the shortlist of such a competitive prize. Angela is a dazzling talent who is equally at home in full-length and short fiction; and in the present day, the past and futuristic settings. We feel privileged to publish her work and look forward to many more outstanding books from her.'

Angela Meyer:

'I am overwhelmed with gratitude, and immeasurably delighted, that A Superior Spectre has been embraced by the judges as fitting on this shortlist.'