Susan Dennard's The Executioners Three is a paranormal 90s-set mystery in a spooky small town where X-Files afficionado Freddie begins to uncover secrets of the town linking to mysterious deaths both present and decades past.
Shortlisted beside Kalynn Bayron, Yoon Ha Lee and Trang Thanh Tran, the winners from each category will be announced on 30 May 2026 and we wish Susan the best of luck and support from everyone here at Daphne Press.