The Libertarian Futurist Society has announced six semi-finalists for the 2012 Prometheus Award for Best Novel, and the list includes In the Shadow of Ares.
The Prometheus Award has been presented since 1979, making it one of the most enduring awards after the Nebula and Hugo awards, and one of the oldest fan-based awards currently in sf and fantasy. The Prometheus Award for Best Novel focuses on novels whose plot, themes, characters and/or specific issues reflect the value of personal freedom and human rights, or which seriously or satirically critique abuses of power–especially unchecked government power.
The winner will be announced at an awards center at the WorldCon in Chicago August 30-September 3.
Congratulations to the other nominees and runners-up. It may be cliche, but it really is an honor to be nominated, especially among established authors such as Vernor Vinge and Terry Pratchett.