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Ogres

Adrian Tchaikovsky

First published March 2022
Type Short Fiction
Length Novella
Series Terrible Worlds › Terrible Worlds: Revolutions #3

Synopsis

Torquell, the headman's son, mingles with the outlaws in the woods, and when the Landlord (an ogre) visits/audits, he also mingles with them. This time the ogres bring their own meal, the meat that humans find hard to handle and impossible to eat. Torquell knows better, but still ends up in a fight with an ogre.

Awards

YearAwardCategoryStatus
2022 British Science Fiction Award Best Short Fiction Nominee/Finalist
2023 British Fantasy Award Best Novella Nominee/Finalist
2023 Hugo Award Best Novella Runner-up
2023 Locus Poll Award Best Novella Nominee/Finalist

Publications (4)

Date Publication Publisher Type Page
March 2022 Ogres Solaris Chapbook 3
March 2022 Ogres Solaris Chapbook
March 2022 Ogres Penguin Audio Chapbook
May 2023 Terrible Worlds: Revolutions Solaris Collection |3