The 2020 Realm Award winners were announced July 17 at a ceremony during the virtual Realm Makers conference.

The award recognizes excellence in Christian-made fantastical fiction and cover design. (See the list of all other finalists here.)

Fantasy

• Seventh City, by Emily Hayse (Hayse Publishing)

Science Fiction

• Brand of Light, by Ronie Kendig (Enclave Publishing)

Horror/Other

• Amish Werewolves of Space, by Kerry Nietz (Freeheads)

Supernatural/Paranormal

• Mercury on Guard, Steve Rzasa, independently published

Children’s

• Hello Ninja, by N. D. Wilson (HarperCollins)

Middle Grade

• Iggy & Oz: The Plastic Dinos of Doom, by J. J. Johnson (Dark Side Geeks)

Young Adult

• To Best the Boys, by Mary Weber (Thomas Nelson/HarperCollins)

Debut

• Fyrian’s Fire, by Emily Jeffries (Sheepgate Press)

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Alliance Award, chosen by reader vote

• Brand of Light, by Ronie Kendig from Enclave Publishing

Parable Award for best book cover designs

• Heart of the Curiosity, by H. L. Burke with cover by Austin Lord