The Red Tentacle is awarded annually to the novel containing speculative or fantastic elements that best fulfills the criteria of intelligent, progressive and entertaining.
The winner receives a £750 prize, a hand-crafted tentacular trophy and a bottle of the Kraken's finest black rum.
Previous winners of the Red Tentacle include Lauren Beukes' Zoo City (2010) and China Miéville's The City and The City (2009).
The 2011 winner was Patrick Ness for A Monster Calls. Mr. Ness returns in 2012 as a member of the judging panel.
