Debut Novelist Longlisted for Best Novel

March 31, 2010 - PRLog -- Debut novelist P.L. Lambrou’s spectacular fantasy debut novel Topavzian, an offbeat rollercoaster action adventure that follows Londoner Zak Strange as his life changes from that of a hard-core raver to a killer and potential superhero, has been longlisted in the Best Novel Category at the British Fantasy Awards 2010.

Packed full of humour, Topavzian dovetails two historical references in time, ancient (Troy) and modern (rave culture) to produce a captivating read. With a filmic text that rolls from one action sequence to the next, Topavzian is very much an action packed read from the word go. What’s more, all Trojan and Mycenaean names referred to are actual names of characters listed/featured in Homer’s Iliad, with cameo appearances from ancient Greek heroes like Agamemnon, Menelaus, Odysseus, Nestor and Diomedes – all adding a sense of authenticity to proceedings.

Topavzian’s unusual backdrop, scope of characters and use of historical references make it rich in content, yet very easily digestible and worthy of its recognition by The British Fantasy Society.