Aurealis Award for best fantasy novel

The Aurealis Awards are presented annually by the Australia-based Chimaera Publications and WASFF to published works in order to "recognise the achievements of Australian science fiction, fantasy, horror writers".[2] To qualify, a work must have been first published by an Australian citizen or permanent resident between 1 January and 31 December of the corresponding year;[3] the presentation ceremony is held the following year. It has grown from a small function of around 20 people to a two-day event attended by over 200 people.[4]

Aurealis Award for best fantasy novel
The Aurealis Award design is often placed on the winning book's cover as a promotional tool.[1]
Awarded forExcellence in fantasy fiction novels
CountryAustralia
Presented byChimaera Publications,
Continuum Foundation
First awarded1995
Currently held byGarth Nix
WebsiteOfficial site

Since their creation in 1995, awards have been given in various categories of speculative fiction. Categories currently include science fiction, fantasy, horror, speculative young adult fiction—with separate awards for novels and short fiction—collections, anthologies, illustrative works or graphic novels, children's books, and an award for excellence in speculative fiction.[2] The awards have attracted the attention of publishers by setting down a benchmark in science fiction and fantasy. The continued sponsorship by publishers such as HarperCollins and Orbit has identified the award as an honour to be taken seriously.[5]

The results are decided by a panel of judges from a list of submitted nominees; the long-list of nominees is reduced to a short-list of finalists.[2] Ties can occur if the panel decides both entries show equal merit, however they are encouraged to choose a single winner.[6] The judges are selected from a public application process by the Award's management team.[7]

This article lists all the short-list nominees and winners in the best fantasy novel category, as well as novels that have received honourable mentions or have been highly commended. Since 2003, honourable mentions and high commendations have been awarded intermittently. Juliet Marillier holds the record for most wins with 4. Marillier holds the record for most nominations with 12, and Glenda Larke has the most nominations without winning, having been a losing finalist ten times.

Winners and nominees

In the following table, the years correspond to the year of the book's eligibility; the ceremonies are always held the following year. Each year links to the corresponding "year in literature" article. Entries with a blue background have won the award; those with a white background are the nominees on the short-list.

  *   Winners and joint winners
  *   Nominees on the shortlist

Year Author Novel Publisher Ref
1995Garth Nix*SabrielMoonstone[8]
1995David BrooksThe House of BalthusAllen & Unwin[8]
1995Sara DouglassBattleaxeVoyager Books[8]
1995Paul KiddMus of KerbridgeTSR[8]
1995Tony ShillitoeThe Last WizardPan Macmillan[8]
1996Jack Dann*The Memory CathedralBantam Books[9]
1996Sara Douglass*EnchanterVoyager Books[9]
1996Sara Douglass*StarManVoyager Books[9]
1996Shannah JayThe Price of WisdomPan Macmillan[9]
1996Geoffrey McSkimmingCairo Jim and the Alabastron of Forgotten GodsHachette Children's Books Australia[9]
1996Dirk StrasserEquinoxPan Macmillan[9]
1997Kim Wilkins*The InfernalRandom House[10]
1997Isobelle CarmodyDarkfallPenguin Books[10]
1997Sara DouglassSinnerVoyager Books[10]
1997Kate ForsythDragonclawRandom House[10]
1997Lucy SussexBlack IceHodder Headline[10]
1998Dave Luckett*A Dark WinterOmnibus Books[11]
1998Jane Routley*Fire AngelsAvon Eos[11]
1998Sara DouglassPilgrimVoyager Books[11]
1998Ian IrvineA Shadow on the GlassPenguin Books[11]
1998Sophie MassonCold IronHodder[11]
1999Jane Routley*AramayaAvon Eos[12]
1999Sara DouglassCrusaderVoyager Books[12]
1999Kate ForsythThe Cursed TowersRandom House[12]
1999Dave LuckettA Dark Journey/A Dark VictoryOmnibus Books[12]
1999Juliet MarillierDaughter of the ForestPan Macmillan[12]
2000Juliet Marillier*Son of the ShadowsPan Macmillan[13]
2000Sara DouglassThe Nameless DayVoyager Books[13]
2000Anthony EatonThe DarknessUQP[13]
2000Jennifer FallonMedalonVoyager Books[13]
2000Hoa PhamVixenSceptre[13]
2001Sara Douglass*The Wounded HawkVoyager Books[14]
2001Juliet MarillierChild of the ProphecyPan Macmillan[14]
2001Garth NixLiraelAllen & Unwin[14]
2001Cameron RogersThe Music of RazorsPenguin Books[14]
2001Sean WilliamsThe Stone Mage and the SeaVoyager Books[14]
2002Sean Williams*The Storm Weaver and the SandVoyager Books[15]
2002Trudi CanavanThe NoviceVoyager Books[15]
2002Alison CroggonThe GiftPenguin Books[15]
2002Sara DouglassHades' DaughterVoyager Books[15]
2002Sara DouglassThe Crippled AngelVoyager Books[15]
2002Tony ShillitoeBloodVoyager Books[15]
2003Garth Nix*AbhorsenAllen & Unwin[16]
2003K. J. BishopThe Etched CityPrime Books[16]
2003Lian HearnGrass for His PillowHodder[16]
2003Glenda LarkeThe AwareVoyager Books[16]
2003Sean McMullenVoyage of the ShadowmoonTor Books[16]
2004Sean Williams*The Crooked LetterVoyager Books[17]
2004Lian HearnBrilliance of the MoonHodder[17]
2004Glenda LarkeThe TaintedVoyager Books[17]
2004Sophie MassonSnow, Fire, SwordRandom House[17]
2004Kim WilkinsGiants of the FrostVoyager Books[17]
2005Juliet Marillier*Blade of FortriuPan Macmillan[18]
2005Sara DouglassDarkwitch RisingVoyager Books[18]
2005Anthony EatonNightpeopleUQP[18]
2005Sonya HartnettSurrenderPenguin Books[18]
2005Karen MillerThe Innocent MageVoyager Books[18]
2006Juliet Marillier*Wildwood DancingPan Macmillan[19]
2006Grace DuganThe Silver RoadPenguin Books[19]
2006Glenda LarkeHeart of the MirageVoyager Books[19]
2006Sean McMullenVoidfarerTor Books[19]
2006Michael PryorBlaze of GloryRandom House[19]
2007Lian Hearn*Heaven's Net Is WideHachette[20]
2007Jennifer FallonGods of AmyranthaVoyager Books[20]
2007Sylvia KelsoThe Moving WaterFive Star Publishing[20]
2007Glenda LarkeSong of the Shiver BarrensVoyager Books[20]
2007Michael PryorHeart of GoldRandom House[20]
2008Alison Goodman*The Two Pearls of WisdomHarperCollins[21]
2008Sylvia KelsoAmberlightJuno Books[21]
2008Margo LanaganTender MorselsAllen & Unwin[21]
2008Juliet MarillierHeir to SevenwatersPan Macmillan[21]
2008Karen MillerThe Riven KingdomHarperVoyager[21]
2009Trudi Canavan*Magician's ApprenticeOrbit Books[22]
2009Peter M. BallHornTwelfth Planet Press[22]
2009Glenda LarkeThe Last StormlordHarperVoyager[22]
2009K. E. MillsWitches IncorporatedHarperVoyager[22]
2009K. J. TaylorThe Dark GriffinHarperVoyager[22]
2010Tansy Rayner Roberts*Power and MajestyHarperVoyager[23]
2010Andrea K HöstThe Silence of MedairAndrea K Hösth[24]
2010Trent JamiesonDeath Most DefiniteOrbit Books[24]
2010Glenda LarkeStormlord RisingHarperVoyager[24]
2010Juliet MarillierHeart's BloodPan Macmillan[24]
2011Pamela Freeman*Ember and AshHachette[25]
2011Jennifer FallonThe UndividedHarperVoyager[26]
2011Glenda LarkeStormlord's ExileHarperVoyager[26]
2011Jo AndertonDebrisAngry Robot[26]
2011Tansy Rayner RobertsThe Shattered CityHarperVoyager[26]
2012Margo Lanagan*Sea HeartsAllen & Unwin[27]
2012Kate ForsythBitter GreensRandom House Australia[28]
2012Jay KristoffStormdancerTor UK[28]
2012Juliet MarillierFlame of SevenwatersPan Macmillan Australia[28]
2012Jo SpurrierWinter Be My ShieldHarperVoyager[28]
2013Mitchell Hogan*A Crucible of SoulsMitchell Hogan[29][30]
2013Max BarryLexiconHachette Australia[29]
2013Amie Kaufman & Meagan SpoonerThese Broken StarsAllen & Unwin[29]
2013Garth NixNewt's EmeraldJill Grinberg Literary Management[29]
2013Tansy Rayner RobertsInk Black MagicFableCroft Publishing[29]
2014Juliet Marillier*Dreamer's PoolPan Macmillan Australia[31]
2014Keri ArthurFirebornHachette Australia[32]
2014Amie Kaufman & Meagan SpoonerThis Shattered WorldAllen & Unwin[32]
2014Glenda LarkeThe Lascar's DaggerHachette Australia[32]
2014Scott WesterfeldAfterworldsPenguin Books Australia[32]
2014Kim WilkinsDaughters of the StormHarlequin Enterprises Australia[32]
2015Trent Jamieson*Day BoyText Publishing[33]
2015Kathryn BarkerIn the Skin of a MonsterAllen & Unwin[34]
2015Alison GoodmanLady Helen and the Dark Days ClubHarperCollins[34]
2015Glenda LarkeThe Dagger's PathHarperVoyager[34]
2015Juliet MarillierTower of ThornsPan Macmillan Australia[34]
2015Ilka TampkeSkinText Publishing[34]
2016Jay Kristoff*NevernightHarperVoyager[35][36]
2016Glenda LarkeThe Fall of the DaggerHachette Australia[35]
2016Juliet MarillierDen of WolvesPan Macmillan Australia[35]
2016Angela SlatterVigilJo Fletcher Books[35]
2016Mark SmithRoad to WinterText Publishing[35]
2016Kim WilkinsSisters of the FireHarlequin Australia[35]
2017Jay Kristoff*GodsgraveHarperCollins Publishers[37][38]
2017Thoraiya DyerCrossroads of CanopyTor Books[37]
2017Goldie GoldbloomGwenFremantle Press[37]
2017Kathryn GossowCassandraOdyssey Books[37]
2017Michael PryorGap Year in Ghost TownAllen & Unwin[37]
2017Robin ShorttWellsideCandlemark & Gleam[37]
2018Sam Hawke*City of LiesPenguin Random House[39][40]
2018Maria Lewis*The Witch Who Courted DeathHachette Australia[39][40]
2018Alan BaxterDevouring DarkGrey Matter Press[39]
2018Alison GoodmanLady Helen and the Dark Days DeceitHarperCollins Publishers[39]
2018Aletha KinselaLightning TracksPlainspeak Publishing[39]
2018Devin MadsonWe Ride the Storm(self-published)[39]
2019Garth NixAngel MageAllen & Unwin [41][42]
2019Jay KristoffDarkdawnHarperCollins Publishers [41]
2019Maria LewisThe Wailing WomanPiatkus [41]
2019Juliet MarillierThe Harp of KingsMacmillan[41]
2019P. M. FreestoneThe Darkest BloomScholastic [41]
2019Michael PryorGraveyard Shift in Ghost TownAllen & Unwin [41]

Honourable mentions and highly commended novels

In the following table, the years correspond to the year of the book's eligibility; the ceremonies are always held the following year. Each year links to the corresponding "year in literature" article. Entries with a grey background have been noted as highly commended; those with a white background have received honourable mentions.

  *   Highly commended
  *   Honourable mentions

Year Author Novel Publisher Ref
2003Ian IrvineScrutatorViking Press[43]
2003Anthony O'NeilLamplighterHarperCollins[43]
2005Trudi Canavan*Priestess of the WhiteVoyager Books[43]
2006Kylie ChanWhite TigerVoyager Books[43]
2006Lian HearnThe Harsh Cry of the HeronHachette Livre[43]
2007Pamela FreemanBlood TiesHachette Australia[43]
2007Karen MillerEmpress of MijakVoyager Books[43]

See also
  • Ditmar Award, an Australian science fiction award established in 1969

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