The winners are in bold. Also noted: The Norton and Bradbury awards, as well as the Solstice and the Kevin J. O’Donnell Service to SFWA Award. Novel: 2312, Kim Stanley Robinson (Orbit US; Orbit UK) Throne of the Crescent Moon, Saladin Ahmed (DAW; Gollancz ’13) Ironskin, Tina Connolly (Tor) The Killing Moon, N.K. Jemisin (Orbit […]
Who says science fiction and fantasy is for guys? The 2012 Nebula Awards have been announced. In the category of novels, there are six nominees, and four of them are women. Yeah, we rock.
Throne of the Crescent Moon, Saladin Ahmed (DAW; Gollancz ’13)
Ironskin, Tina Connolly (Tor)
The Killing Moon, N.K. Show More Summary
The 2013 Nebula Award finalists have been announced by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. The nominees in the novel category are: Throne of the Crescent Moon, Saladin Ahmed (DAW; Gollancz '13) Ironskin, Tina Connolly (Tor) The Killing...
When I reviewed Seven Princes by John Fultz back in 2011, I heavily criticized the sword and sorcery novel for lacking character, plot, and, well… substance. When I did that, I opened myself up to the criticism that a sword … Continue...Show More Summary
(Artwork by Tomasz Maronski)Npr.org just posted an article on worldbuilding in fantasy series written by Saladin Ahmed, author of Throne of the Crescent Moon (Canada, USA, Europe). Here's a teaser extract:Roughly put, world-buildingShow More Summary
It's kind of weird to release a book on New Year's Eve, but I just wanted to spread the word that Saladin Ahmed's debut, Throne of the Crescent Moon, has just been released in mass market paperback. For more info about this title: Canada,...Show More Summary
Fiction – I mostly like genre fiction – mysteries and fantasy 1. Throne of the Crescent Moon – Saladin Ahmed 2. Iron Druid Series – Kevin Hearne 3. Blinding Knife – Brent Weeks 4. Winter of the World – Ken Follett 5. The Black Box – Michael Connelly Non-fiction 1. Sources of Power – Gary [...]
I already reviewed 'Throne', a few months ago, but I also received an advance copy of the UK edition (and I've only just managed to find a picture of the cover, thanks Pat) and I thought it was worth posting. Here goes...
On the whole, I do like this cover. Show More Summary
Here's an excerpt from Cassandra Rose Clarke's The Assassin's Curse. I'm told it's a cross between Saladin Ahmed's Throne of the Crescent Moon and Guy Gavriel Kay's Under Heaven. For more information about this title: Canada, USA, Europe.Here's...Show More Summary
Saladin Ahmed's debut, Throne of the Crescent Moon, will be published on the other side of the pond by Gollancz in January and I like the cover art of the UK edition! For more info about this title: Canada, USA, Europe.Here's the blurb:...Show More Summary
Much better than the 80s YA sword and sorcery cover that graced the hardcover edition of Saladin Ahmed's Throne of the Crescent Moon (Canada, USA, Europe).
In July, the io9 Book Club read Saladin Ahmed's Throne of the Crescent Moon. Now Ahmed is coming to answer your questions about the book today, July 30, from 11:30-12:30 PST. Ask him whatever you want about the book! More »
Welcome to the monthly meeting of the io9 Book Club. In June, we read Saladin Ahmed's Throne of the Crescent Moon. Jump into comments to get started talking about it! More »
Throne of the Crescent Moon author Saladin Ahmed has fallen on some rough times, and yesterday he put up a blog post asking for some help. (He says he's already gotten enough support in the 24 hours since that post went up, but it'sShow More Summary
Official Saladin Ahmed Website Order “Throne of the Crescent Moon” HERE Read FBC’s Review of “Throne of the Crescent Moon” Read Saladin Ahmed's “HOOVES AND THE HOVEL OF ABDEL JAMEELA”(Author Photo Credit: Al Bogdan & Saladin Ahmed) Saladin Ahmed has written a fantastic debut however he didn’t just appear out of thin air. Show More Summary
Saladin Ahmed wrote my all-time favorite essay about race and Game of Thrones, so I was terrifically excited to read Throne of the Crescent Moon, his first novel. The first installment in a series, the book follows Dr. Adoulla Makhslood, a hunter of monsters called ghuls who do terrible violence for the men who create [...]
In a recent discussion on Goodreads, Saladin Ahmed, author of Throne of the Crescent Moon, gave a handful of juicy details about his upcoming projects, the two follow-up novels to his successful debut. Ahmed is currently in the midst...Show More Summary
I’ll admit that I’m just as much a victim of a glowing review as much as the next man… If enough people say that they like a particular book then my ears perk up and I’m checking it out sooner rather than later. That was very much the...Show More Summary
Medieval fantasy stories about wizards and monsters are usually set in the epic countryside. But one of the many welcome tweaks to the genre in Saladin Ahmed's debut novel Throne of the Crescent Moon is that its magical showdowns take place in a medieval city. Show More Summary
It's evident that Saladin Ahmed's Throne of the Crescent Moon (Canada, USA, Europe) was one of the most eagerly anticipated fantasy debuts of 2012. Hence, I invited the author to answer a few questions so that he could introduce himself...Show More Summary