And the winner is…

It’s always reassuring to find out that even in this, the age of the ebook, people will still go to great lengths for a free piece of former tree. The insane genius behind the respectable front of Black Librarium went so far as to write a short story, clearly learning from my loose-lipped minions that I love Chaos Dwarfs, and even resorting to a bit of ratty flattery, appealing to my self-aggrandizing nature by describing Kinslayer as the most anticipated book of the year. Good man. I was offered a kidney (what just one?), but as I will put into writing on my website at the next opportunity – not until I have independent medical verification of a blood-type match. I was also greatly tickled by the suggestion that Gotrek should perish while checking Felix’s poorly made shelf.

Nearly, man. So, so nearly.

But the winner, or should I say winners, are…

Drum roll…

Kay Mansfield for Gotrek v Malekith. This has badass tattooed all over its straining biceps. Kay wasn’t the only person to call on the Witch King to bring on the pain, but I liked the plot bonus of Gotrek teaming up with Teclis again to fight him. Characterful in every way. Free book for you, Kay!

The runner up, landing themselves an identical but, you know, always less shiny prize is Chris Quinn for Gotrek v Zavant Konniger. I have no idea what grudge the great detective could have against poor Gotrek, but as soon as I read it I had visions of a very different kind of Gotrek & Felix where its Felix’s wits rather than Gotrek’s axe that comes to the fore. And I liked it, so a free, but perhaps slightly grubbier and artificially scuffed book for you, Chris! Maybe I’ll smudge ink on the signature or something.

Thanks to everyone that didn’t win for amusing me over the last couple of weeks with your suggestions. I hope you’ll all still go out and get the most anticipated book of the year (good man) when it comes out in September.