Father's Kill
| "Father's Kill" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Christopher Green | |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Fantasy short story |
| Publication | |
| Published in | Beneath Ceaseless Skies #24 |
| Publication type | Periodical |
| Publisher | Firkin Press |
| Media type | Online magazine |
| Publication date | 27 August 2009 |
"Father's Kill" is a 2009 fantasy short story by Christopher Green.[1]
Publication history
[edit]"Father's Kill" was first published on 27 August 2009 in Beneath Ceaseless Skies #24, published by Firkin Press.[2] It was one of two stories featured in the magazine, the other being "Sorrow’s Blade" by Rita Oakes.[2]
Awards
[edit]"Father's Kill" was a joint-winner of the 2009 Aurealis Award for best fantasy short story, winning alongside Ian McHugh's "Once a Month, On a Sunday".[3]
Synopsis
[edit]To provide food for his family of three children after their mother has died, a father takes on the role of a wolf to hunt at night. But one night he doesn't return.
References
[edit]- ^ ""Father's Kill" by Christopher Green". ISFDB. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Beneath Ceaseless Skies #24". Firkin Press. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ "Aurealis Awards 2009 Fantasy Short Story Judges' Report" (PDF). Aurealis Awards. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 16 March 2010.
External links
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