Ian McDonald wins the 2010 BSFA

Winner of the 2010 BSFA Award

The winners of the 2010 British Science Fiction Awards (BSFA) have been announced at this years Eastercon event and the winner of best novel has gone to Ian McDonald's "The Dervish House".

The third book in Ian's Thematic trilogy - following on from "River of Gods" and "Brasyl" which were also both winners of the BSFA in 2005 and 2008 respectively, The Dervish house focuses on the country of Turkey in 2025 and follows the 9 year old Istanbul resident "Can Durukan" who has a serious heart condition and dreams of becoming a detective - that is until his spy-bot witnesses the aftermath of a horrific suicide bombing.

Best Short Fiction was won by Aliette De Bodard for her story "The Shipmakers" while Best Cover was won by Joey Hi-Fi for Lauren Beukes Zoo City.

Congratulations to all this years winners!