Len Deighton Len Deighton Leonard Cyril Deighton (; born 18 February 1929), known as Len Deighton, is a British author. Deighton is considered one of the top three spy novelists of his time (along with Ian Fleming and John le Carré). In addition he is a highly acclaimed military historian, cookery writer, and graphic artist. "The IPCRESS File" (1962), his first novel, was an instant bestseller and broke the mould of thriller writing. "The Sunday Times" called him "the poet of the spy story". Deighton’s first protagonist – a nameless spy christened Harry Palmer in the films – was made famous worldwide
Terry Pratchett First Novel Award was won jointly by David Logan, for "Half Sick of Shadows" and Michael Logan for "Apocalypse Cow". "Postponing Armageddon" also went on to be published by Barking Rain Press. In 2013 the nominees were: The award was won by Alexander Maskill's "The Hive Construct". "A Kill in the Morning" also went on to be published by Transworld. Terry Pratchett First Novel Award The Terry Pratchett First Novel Award is a biennial award for the best unpublished science fiction novel in the Commonwealth of Nations. It is named after British author Terry Pratchett. The book is chosen by a panel of