No Gods, No Monsters

No Gods, No Monsters

Author	Cadwell Turnbull
Publisher	Blackstone Publishing
Publication date	September 7, 2021
ISBN	978-1-982603-72-4

No Gods, No Monsters (2021) is a science fiction/fantasy novel written by American author Cadwell Turnbull. It tells the story of monsters making their existence known to find protection in visibility. The story is told from multiple perspectives giving readers a variety of viewpoints. The novel tackles issues of societal and political unrest, and explores themes of identity, power, and community. The book was first published by Blackstone Publishing on September 7, 2021. ^{[1] [2]}

Awards

• Winner of the Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ Speculative Fiction in 2022. ^[3]
• Named Best Book of 2021 by the New York Times, NPR, the New York Public Library, Audible, Tor.com, Book Riot, Library Journal, and Kirkus. ^{[4] [ non-primary source needed ]}

References

1. Sheehan, Jason (September 5, 2021). "If Monsters Were Real, This Book Knows What You'd Really Do — Nothing". NPR. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
2. "No Gods, No Monsters". Kirkus Reviews . July 9, 2021. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
3. "Lambda Literary's LGBTQ+ award winners for 2022". NBC News. June 12, 2022. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
4. "No Gods, No Monsters". Blackstone Publishing. Retrieved March 2, 2025.