Finalist, Best Novel, 2024

Starter Villain

John Scalzi (opens in a new tab)

Paperback, 272 pages

A teacher inherits his uncle's business, which turns out to be supervillainy, complete with a volcano lair and talking cats.

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The ballot

Some Desperate GloryEmily TeshTordotcom, Orbit UKWinner
Translation StateAnn LeckieOrbit US, Orbit UKRunner-up
The Adventures of Amina al-SirafiShannon ChakrabortyHarper Voyager, Harper Voyager UK
Witch KingMartha WellsTordotcom
The Saint of Bright DoorsVajra ChandrasekeraTordotcom