2024 DBT Literary Awards Contest Winners
- Leading to Thrive by Klaus Kleinfeld
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Business
“A fusion of ideas to make the rat race feel more like a fun run.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
With decades of global business experience across a wide range of industries, Kleinfeld reveals that success in both your business and personal lives is possible. You don’t have to choose one over the other.
Amazon - Digital Threads by Neal Schaffer
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Business
Learn how to build a powerful online presence, leverage social media, and harness the power of AI tools without breaking the bank in this ultimate guide to mastering digital marketing in today’s fast-paced, digital-first economy.
Amazon - The Business Artist by Adam Boggs
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Business
As we can’t escape the influence of technology in every facet of business, are we in danger of gaining the world but losing our souls? If you’re in business, you’re also an artist with the potential to craft meaningful work.
Amazon - The Great Gurning Glitch by Hong Z. McCormick
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Children’s
“So animated and lifelike that it feels like watching a Pixar film.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
When a silly face contest goes hilariously wrong, can Benny save Rocky Raccoon from being stuck in a gurn forever? Ultimately, the animals prove that fun and friendship are more valuable than winning.
Amazon - The Boy With Strange Eyes by Dr. Thomas Davison
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Children’s
If you’re looking for a book that will make you think and inspire you to find your own life’s passion, The Boy With The Strange Eyes is the adventurous romp you’re looking for.
Amazon - The Places We Call Home by Kim Ann
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Children’s Picture Book
“A soothing picture book with a warm message.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
This enchanting story takes young readers to explore the many unique places where people and animals live. From bustling cities to quiet countryside, from treetop nests to oceanic depths.
Amazon - Bunnies: Big and Small by Carolyn Wild
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Children’s Picture Book
“Bunnies: Big and Small” invites readers into the charming world of adorable bunnies with elements of rhyme, colors, seasons, and counting.
Amazon - The Name I Choose by Holly Brough
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Christian
“A brilliant, transportive novel that will sweep you off your feet.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
Amalia’s struggle to find her independence amid terrible events brings her to her lowest point. She’s given an opportunity out of her situation, but first she has to forgive herself and those who hurt her to accept an unlikely ally.
Amazon - A Mission Without Borders by Chad Robichaux
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Christian
An honest, no-holds-barred account of what has really been happening in Ukraine. Powerful stories soaked in resiliency and determination, faith and sacrifice in the face of overwhelming opposition.
Amazon - God’s Good Works by Lorilyn Roberts
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Christian
God’s Good Works: Stories to Treasure and Tales to Ponder is a heartfelt faith-based collection of anecdotes and insightful lessons from everyday life.
Amazon - The Angel City Rapture by Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr.
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Christian
What if Christians were right, and the rapture happened? Investigator Gale Queen lives in Los Angeles, and he discovers if the Bible can change your life—for fans of Left Behind and The Line Between.
Amazon - The Rebirth by V.P. Evans
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Conspiracy
“A taut thriller with a decidedly dark atmosphere.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
A murder brings Mark and Jason together one night, trapping them in the streets of Chicago in search of redemption down a cryptic path that could unlock the darkest scandal in history.
Amazon - Hard Headed Woman by Howard Gimple
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Conspiracy
No one but Hannah Johansson believes her father was murdered. The doctors say he had a stroke but Hannah knows he was poisoned. When the police won’t investigate, Hannah is determined to find answers and won’t quit until she learns the truth.
Amazon - Righteous Allegiance by George Yuhasz
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Conspiracy
A cleverly orchestrated, insidious scheme to bring the United States Government to its knees. Does Rebecca Hurney possess the key to heal a divided nation?
Amazon - 52 Weeks a Party of One by Bianca Pensy Aba
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Contemporary Fiction
“Aisha is a complex character who takes a year to figure out who she is and what she really wants.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
Aisha will have to either confront the ghosts from her past before the year ends or continue to pretend they aren’t there and let them haunt her until the very end.
Amazon - The Underdogs by Isaac Kan
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Contemporary Fiction
As Jasper, a ruthless, seasoned tech mogul, and Ousama, a brilliant engineering prodigy who fled war-torn Syria, compete for dominance in the ride-sharing market, the human cost of the tech boom is revealed.
Amazon - Whispers in the Night by Dorothy Elizabeth Love
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Contemporary Fiction
As their hearts and bodies become entwined as their worlds collide, a question remains—will Patricia hold strong to the walls she’s built around her heart, or will she surrender to the soulful seduction of Mac Carter?
Amazon - The Relic Revolver by Jeffrey Touchstone
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Epic Fantasy
“Pulsating action balanced by humor and humanity.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
Jack teams up with two fallen angels, a mysterious childlike shadow creature who always wants a hug, and a grumpy leolid who looks a lot like a large version of Earth’s frogs to save humanity from destruction.
Amazon - Wings of Redemption by Gemma A Summers
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Epic Fantasy
16-year-old Ariana, abused and expelled from home, discovers Eloria’s magic and love with Thorne. But dark secrets loom. “Wings of Redemption – Elorian Series” is a tale of self-discovery and mystery.
Amazon - The Lycan Princess & the Lethal Potions Wiz by Stina’s Pen
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Epic Fantasy
Princess Reida is the heir to the throne, yet her heart is calling after something else. Professor Theodore Ischyrós is no stranger to injustice, but the biggest one may be his undoing. Will Theodore be able to convince Reida to choose him?
Goodreads - The Genesis of Change by Livia J. Elliot
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Fantasy
“The most unusual book you’ll read this year.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
When Élan and Verve’s missions reveal clues that could reformulate alchemy, they’ll edge closer to fathom The Rector’s goal while facing an endless conundrum—to remain as is, or to learn and adapt.
Amazon - Tears of the Aeon: The Gothic War by R.F. Pina
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Fantasy
A warrior, blessed with strength and abilities that defy the laws of men, finds himself entangled with a young Gothic woman from the Taifali Tribe. As the gods take notice, the stage is set for the end of the world.
Amazon - Twilight’s Veil by Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr.
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Fantasy
Detective Ellie Graves and her partner Phil Woods uncover a sinister web of ancient evil lurking beneath the surface. Will they emerge victorious or become victims of the very darkness they seek to defeat?
Amazon - The Gingerbread Games by Kerri Lane Mariano
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Fiction
“A sprinkle of mystery, a dollop of romance, a dash a good cheer, and a platter of cookies.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
As the Gillespie sisters return from college, rivalries flare, new romances bloom, and Middletown’s joyous Gingerbread Games, with their variety of challenging contests, are overshadowed by unsettling sabotage.
Amazon - Driving For Justice by Justin K Kojok
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Fiction
“Driving for Justice” follows John, a lawyer turned car driver, who discovers life’s truths through his passengers and starts a pro-bono legal clinic.
Amazon - Broken Chances by Eve Koguce
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Fiction
When Margo marries Michael, she believes that her life will change forever. As she realises that her marriage is falling apart, what she thought was a chance of a lifetime turns into a disaster.
Amazon - All the Broken Angels by Pat Black-Gould and Steve Hardiman
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Historical Fiction
“A meaningful trip down memory lane that is fraught with dangers, detours, and devoted relationships.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
As the ’60s give way to the ’70s, Cate and her friends must find their way through the complexities of the women’s movement, interfaith relationships, the birth of LGBTQ+ liberation, and the impact of war on returning veterans.
Amazon - The Seagull by Wes Snowden
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Historical Fiction
An unforeseen disaster at sea catapults Jeremy Whitehall into a world of peril and opportunity, where he must navigate treacherous waters, both literal and moral, and transition from a pampered wastrel to a man of honor and determination.
Amazon - I, Soldier by Drew Allbritten
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Historical Fiction
A collection of evocative verses and vignettes that brings to life the experiences of a young Union soldier. Be transported back in time as this homesick boy vividly describes the emotions, fears and tales of his comrades.
Amazon - Below by Alaric Cabiling
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Horror
“A chaotic and spine-tingling apocalypse novel.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
After the zombie apocalypse breaks out, Min Arnaiz escapes Manila to New York City, where he summons all his courage to act as a hero to a world hopeful for one last chance at survival.
Amazon - Nightfall Nightmares by Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr.
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Horror
Experience a world of terror and suspense in this collection of twelve spine-tingling tales that will keep you on the edge of your seat, filled with mysteries and horrors.
Amazon - Reality Barks by Kit James
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Humor
“A great book for dog lovers.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
Rescued from the Dog Pound, two slick couples decide to Time Share their new dog. In a sneaky plot by Adman Jamie, Barney, the country mutt, is transformed to become “Elliott”, a TV star.
Amazon - The Truth About Agility by Laurie Leach & Kelly Boyer
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Humor
What does your agility dog really think about you as an agility trainer? With more than 80 new cartoons and a light-hearted narrative, this book ensures that you will never see agility in the same way again. Get ready to laugh out loud!
Amazon - The Child Catcher by Andrew Bridge
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Inspirational
“A compelling story that is hard to read, but harder to ignore.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
This is the true story of Andrew Bridge’s legal battle to rescue the children confined to Eufaula Adolescent Center, a violent and secretive institution in the rural South.
Amazon - A Good Day To Die by Carina Bergfeldt
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Inspirational
He has witnessed 276 executions. An American death row chaplain and a Swedish award-winning journalist meet by chance in rural Texas and start a conversation that changes both their lives.
Amazon - The Boy And The Man: Unleash Your Potential by Terence Ang
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Inspirational
The Boy & The Man is more than just a graphic novel—it’s a window into Terence’s unshakable spirit as he transforms the adversity of a sudden stroke into a story of survival, hope, and renewal – “A stroke shattered his world, but not his hope.”
Amazon - Everything Here Belongs to You by Saborna Roychowdhury
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Literary
“The prose holds so much beauty, even in its pain.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
A heart-wrenching story of an unlikely friendship which reminds us of the resilience of the human spirit. Finely woven threads of friendship, womanhood, and hope sustain Saborna’s striking novel.
Amazon - The Curious Reader’s Field Guide to Nonfiction by Anne Janzer
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Literary
Attention nonfiction book lovers, this guide is for you! Uncover how your favorite authors break down complex topics, keep you hooked, and forge those deep, personal connections that make their work unforgettable.
Amazon - Exiles by Miles Watson
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Literary
A common tramp, a disillusioned smuggler and a mercenary with a lust for power will join forces and set in motion events that will shake a faceless tyranny to its foundations, and usher in a new age of empire.
Amazon - Protecting Mama by Léonie Rosenstiel
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Memoir
“Rosenstiel’s most painful lessons and tearful goodbyes.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
With the help of a brilliant, unconventional attorney, Léonie, whose mother suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, goes to war with the establishment in an attempt to help others find their way through the swamp of legal guardianship.
Amazon - Tomorrow by Patricia McCain
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Memoir
Lori lived a life full of adventure, love, faith and heartache, and through it all she kept hold of a secret that she knew would devastate the one she loved the most.
Amazon - Those Darn Stripes by Tyrel Nelson
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Memoir
During the intense period that precedes and succeeds the death of Ty’s father, the author takes readers to meet memorable gals and gents, on foreign jaunts, to old haunts, and through moments that continue to haunt him.
Amazon - THE GARDEN by PT Harry
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Memoir
This is the tale of the two individuals who changed the course of human history. It’s a story of love, betrayal, murder, and redemption that will alter your perception of life on earth and explain who and why we are here.
Amazon - Life of Shadow: A Ghost Story by I A M Watson
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Middle Grade
“A timeless tale of fear and loyalty.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
With his best friend’s life hanging in the balance, Shadow will stop at nothing to prove that being a good dog means never giving up, no matter the odds.
Amazon - Forgotten Realm of Secrets by Rose M Delorane
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Middle Grade
Driven by a relentless need to uncover his identity and the secrets hidden by the realm, Lit shrugs off warnings of the dangers and makes a life-altering choice that will change his fate, as well as the realms, forever.
Amazon - Maxzyne Goes Aquamarine by Caroline Lee
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Middle Grade
Eleven-year-old Maxzyne’s curiosity catapults her into an underwater world of naiads, nixies, and other lagoon creatures fighting to prevent the draining of beautiful Liliana Springs.
Amazon - Spider’s Bait by Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr.
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Mystery
“Readers are sure to get caught up in this wild web of action.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
Alister takes on the responsibility of solving the death of a Seattle Police sergeant. But as he delves deeper into the case, he realizes there is a more dangerous enemy than he could have imagined – himself.
Amazon - Killing Buddhas by Craig Allen Heath
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Mystery
With Eden Ridge already in turmoil, a teenage boy and girl go missing in a dangerous storm, and the race to find them turns into a life-or-death confrontation that solves the mystery but leaves as many questions as it answers.
Amazon - Point of Origin by Betta Ferrendelli
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Mystery
Newspaper reporter Samantha Church follows the deadly trail of an arsonist, whose path of destruction has claimed the life of her daughter’s best friend.
Amazon - From Wall Street to the White House and Back by Anthony Scaramucci
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Nonfiction
“Told with the kind of storytelling you just want to keep enjoying.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
Anthony Scaramucci tells wild tales from his time working in finance, politics, and a few strange places in between, and readers can discover a whole lot of lessons he learned along the way.
Amazon - Fierce Resilience by Edward Beltran
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Nonfiction
Discover the science-based secrets to reducing workplace stress, building unwavering resilience, and achieving success through the power of conversation.
Amazon - Pennsylvania Mountain Landmarks by Jeffrey R. Frazier
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Nonfiction
These descriptions and photos of the unique and unusual places the author discovered in the mountains of Pennsylvania will appeal to all those who seek adventure and who like to explore odd and mysterious places.
Amazon - Delaware from Freeways to E-Ways by Dave Tabler
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Nonfiction
From the first skyscraper in the early 20th century to the present day’s crucial digital medical technology, the evolution of the small-but-pivotal state of Delaware has played a role in shaping modern society.
Amazon - Infrequent Frequencies, Rare Resonance by G.E. Poole
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Nonfiction
You have extraordinary potential to lift your vibration and transform your inner frequencies. This work provides you with new insights to help you achieve your aims, find your unique purpose and create your own path.
Amazon - Beneath the Veil by Martin Kearns
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Paranormal
“A scary-good book that blends supernatural fantasy and chilling suspense.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
Beneath the Veil is the gripping first book in The Valor of Valhalla series. Dive into a world of supernatural horrors and thrills that will leave you breathless.
Amazon - Above the Ashes by Alexander Fernandez
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Paranormal
Sybil’s lust for revenge conflicts against her rising adoration for Marcelo. Will she commit murder to fulfill her need for retribution, or will love from an unlikely source free the witch from the darkness within her?
Amazon - Inn the Spirit of Murder by Rhonda Blackhurst
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Paranormal
Sister Alice transforms the danger of solving a murder into a spirited good time. But will Andie Rose flip from skeptic to believer?
Amazon - Life and Death and Holy in Every Breath by Christine Salkin Davis
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Poetry
“A poignant journey crafted in verse.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
The poems in this collection weave grief, loss, social justice, spirituality, nature, and love into a powerhouse body of work that illuminates and uplifts the messiness of life.
Amazon - Jasmines in Her Hair by Kalpesh Desai
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Poetry
A necessary read that uses simple yet evocative language, guiding you through each poetic chapter to discover how gratitude nurtures relationships and helps you heal and rediscover yourself.
Amazon - Kissed by a Scoundrel by Anna St. Claire
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place – Romance
“A historical romance with an edge of suspense.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
From the moment they meet, they are drawn to each other. As danger threatens they must face their pasts to secure a future together. Can their love overcome the obstacles, or will it be torn apart?
Amazon - And Then Came You by Dorothy Elizabeth Love
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Romance
Chi Addams awakens Parker’s clear and consuming need for her. Will Parker’s fear of losing once more trap him in a prison of his own design, or can he let go of the past and welcome this passionate love?
Amazon - Reminders of You by Calliope Casimiro
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Romance
The Universe has an ornery sense of humor, and Sam decides to flip the bird to the Universe and is determined to set things straight between him and Catarina, screw the consequences.
Amazon - Port of Refuge by Libby Taylor
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Romance
Ruth was on a quest to discover God’s plan for her artistic talents. Michael, shunned from his Amish fellowship, was trying to find his way in the English world. They each seek a fresh start in a new town to find what they’re looking for.
Amazon - Generations by Noam Josephides
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Science Fiction
“You get dropped right into the story and the action never eases up.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
A heart-pounding tale of political intrigue where love, betrayal, and shifting loyalties intertwine – and one woman who refuses to bow down to tyranny and seeks truth in a world built on lies.
Amazon - Sentience Hazard by Alexandru Czimbor
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Science Fiction
The US and Chinese artificial beings share one essential quality: their cognitive abilities go well beyond those of any human being. Can humanity survive the clash between two sentient forces of its own creation?
Amazon - Rudeness Rehab by John O Brien
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Self-Help
“In a world of noise, this is the calming voice we all need in our ear.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
Through a mental-health-based approach to awareness using tools like breathing, active listening, and compassion, you’ll learn how to better handle any rude situation.
Amazon - Unpacking The Attic by Ann Michelle Mracek
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Self-Help
In this unique blend of memoir and healing practices, author Ann Mracek will guide you to gain adult perspective and show you how to send love and acceptance back in time to the child still living within.
Amazon - This Is How We Heal from Painful Childhoods by Ernest Ellender, PhD
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Self-Help
Author Ernest Ellender, PhD, who has worked directly with childhood trauma survivors since 1995, presents 20 key concepts in the form of rules/guidelines for comprehensively thriving past your stressful childhood.
Amazon - You Are the Boss of You by Shauna Brittenham Reiter
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Self-Help
This uniquely actionable and compassionate body of wisdom addresses the ten most essential building blocks of a truly inspired life, including defining boundaries, healing trauma, advocating for yourself, and building your future.
Amazon - Five Trips by Kendis Gibson
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Social Issues
“Honest struggles with mental health, racism, sexuality and so much more.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
This powerful memoir is a profound journey with Emmy Award–winning journalist Kendis Gibson as he navigates the complex interplay of identity, resilience, and healing.
Amazon - Freeing Teresa by Franke James
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Social Issues
An activist objects to her siblings’ plan to ship their disabled sister off to a nursing home, forced to choose between family and her sister’s freedom, in this true story about disability, sisters, and standing up for yourself.
Amazon - Raised by Wolves, Possibly Monsters by Michael Swerdloff
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Social Issues
This memoir captures one man’s struggle to transcend his past and imagine an entirely new future for himself premised on compassion, care, and advocacy.
Amazon - Take Back Your Brain by Kara Loewentheil
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Social Issues
Take Back Your Brain: How a Sexist Society Gets in Your Head is a manual for every woman who wants to stop endless negative self-talk, create unshakable confidence, and jump-start a life of joy and power.
Amazon - When You Read This I’ll Be Gone by Anne Moose
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Suspense
“From start to finish, a spectacular thriller.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
A romantic encounter with a compelling stranger becomes an extended nightmare when Valerie discovers the meeting was not accidental. Her stranger has an extravagant plan to make her pay for a crime she never even knew she committed.
Amazon - The Woman Beneath the Stairs by Christopher Greyson
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Suspense
Ally’s perfect marriage to Tim Hawthorne is crumbling. And now she’s uncovered a sinister secret: years ago, Tim was the prime suspect in a young woman’s disappearance.
Amazon - The Third Estate Secrets of the Manor by D.R. Berlin
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Suspense
Cadet Sophie Allard’s world is upended by the revelation that her adoptive father was possibly entangled with a covert group, thrusting her into a web of military intrigue and betrayal.
Amazon - Bottled Lightning by L.M. Weeks
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Suspense
Top global technology lawyer Tornait “Torn” Sagara discovers that everything he values—his reputation, his family, and even his life—is on the line, and he is forced to face his own flaws and discover what really matters most.
Amazon - The Other Side of the Looking-Glass by Dakota Jackson
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Teen
“A story about all the ways we find to glue our broken pieces back together.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
Join Naomi on an emotional rollercoaster as she fights to hold onto the delicate threads of her existence.
Amazon - Remember Pompeii by Kika Emers
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Teen
Kali is serving her sentence for what happened in Pompeii. As punishment, she and her family are forced to reincarnate into human bodies, shackling their existence to one life form.
Amazon - Air and Ashes by Margaret Mantor
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Teen Fantasy
“A refreshing take on beloved tropes.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
When Emma discovers a highly classified project that involved her mom and could change the entire course of the war, there’s no turning back. Three options remain: life in the Elementum world, death, or worst of all—capture.
Amazon - The Bloodgrove Apprentice by Nathan C. Ashford
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Teen Fantasy
After the Revenants, a malevolent cult wielding forbidden magic, annihilate everything she holds dear, Brynna finds it difficult to cope with her need for revenge.
Amazon - Heir to the Ice Flame by Rose Harvey
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Teen Fantasy
As Nina approaches her eighteenth birthday and has the right to reclaim her throne, her parents’ killer, the Usurper, hunts for her. Nina has to overcome her fears and navigate the many hazards in her path.
Amazon - Cradle by Chris Bauer
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Thriller
“An expansive thriller with epic implications.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
The pouch Gus carries has the potential to upend humanity’s understanding of its place in the universe. With Gus’s fiery determination and enemies closing in, can Max Fend keep the past’s revelations from shattering the future?
Amazon - A Prelude to Chaos by Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr.
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Thriller
As chaos and betrayal threaten to consume him, Leon Striker must navigate a world where shadowy figures and relentless enemies lurk in the darkness as he fights to protect those he loves.
Amazon - Lashings of Hunger by Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr.
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Third Place: Thriller
With his girlfriend in danger, Private investigator Tyrese Randolph must unravel Juneau’s dark secrets and navigate Nicole’s complicated family dynamics. But as he delves deeper into the mystery, he realizes he might be over his head.
Amazon - Songs for the Deaf by Kenneth Alan Silver
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Thriller
In the post-Vietnam War era, Miles Curtin is a man who has a complex relationship with two strong women in his life, each offering a different, but essential, role in his path to redemption.
Amazon - Nuclear Harlot by Ayura Ayira
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Honorable Mention: Thriller
After she becomes involved in espionage, demanding cover stories, discretion, and emotional intelligence, her dual life hangs by a thread, until a wealthy suitor enters the scene, promising love and acceptance. But can he be trusted?
Amazon - Kookaburras, Cuppas & Kangaroos by S. Bavey
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Travel
“An epic real-life adventure set in a time when the world was much bigger.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
Fueled by her spirit for adventure and with her £10.00 ticket in hand, Elizabeth Isle leaves 1960s England, determined to see it all, not just Australia and New Zealand, but as much as she can on the way, too.
Amazon - Stories from Ecuador by Tyrel Nelson
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Travel
Get a glimpse into Nelson’s life as an English teacher in his host community of Cuenca. On hikes, horseback, buses, and boats, follow Nelson to popular destinations and hidden hamlets that surround his town.
Amazon - Interview With Death by V. K. Pasanen
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
First Place: Urban Fantasy
“A terrifying tale told from a playful, new vantage.” – The DBT Literary Awards Judges
Nathan Miller is haunted by loss and living the dream in a world built on lies and regret. Past sins lead to a choice and a job offer from the Grim Reaper who appears as a Man in Black.
Amazon - Obsidian’s Command by Konn Lavery
2024 DBT LITERARY AWARDS
Second Place: Urban Fantasy
Convict Lola Cabello is on a mission to assassinate the fallen angel who shattered her life. Whispering words from the beyond call her name, promising a gift: at what cost?
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- Livia J. Elliot, The Genesis of Change
- Margaret Mantor, Air and Ashes
- V.P. Evans, The Rebirth
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Contest Schedule
November 5th, 2024 is the deadline to enter the 2024 DBT Literary Awards
January 15th, 2025 is the date we will announce the 2024 DBT Literary Awards contest winners
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In March 2025, we will begin accepting entries for the 2025 DBT Literary Awards
October 10th, 2025 is the deadline to enter the 2025 Literary Awards