The Golden Tentacle is awarded annually to the debut novel that best fits the criteria of progressive, intelligent and entertaining. The book must be the author's first published work of novel-length fiction in any genre.
The winner receives a £250 prize, a hand-crafted and embroidered trophy and a bottle of The Kraken's black spiced rum.
The inaugural Golden Tentacle was won by Maurice Broaddus for King Maker (2010). Last year's winner was was Kameron Hurley for God's War (2011).
