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Cameron Johnston
OccupationScience fiction and fantasy writer
NationalityScottish
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom
Alma materStrathclyde University
Website
www.cameronjohnston.net

Cameron Johnston is a Scottish author.

He attended the University of Strathclyde.[citation needed] As of 2026, he lived in Glasgow,[1] and is a member of the Glasgow Science Fiction Writers' Circle.[2]

Writing

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Johnston's first novel, The Traitor God (2018), is a grimdark epic fantasy published with Angry Robot. The novel was nominated for the 2019 British Fantasy Award for Best Newcomer,[3] as well as the Dragon Award for Best Fantasy Novel.[4] It was followed by a sequel, God of Broken Things (2019).[5]

Following the duology, Johnston has published three additional novels: The Maleficent Seven (2021), The Last Shield (2024), and First Mage On The Moon (2026). The Maleficent Seven (2021) is a standalone novel described as fantasy take on The Seven Samurai about an aged demonologist reuniting with her villainous captains to defend a town against a crusading army of light.[6][7][8] The San Francisco Book Review described it as "brutal, bloody, and laugh-out-loud funny".[9] The Last Shield (2024) is a standalone novel about a wounded guard captain protecting a palace against invaders. It deals with themes of injury, recovery, and vengeance,[10] and has been described as a fantasy version of Die Hard.[11][12] The novel was nominated for the 2025 Dragon Award for Best Fantasy Novel.[13][14] Lastly, First Mage On The Moon (2026) is a standalone novel about a group of rogue wizards building a magical rocketship to go to the moon. The book takes inspiration from the USA/USSR space race.[15] SF Book Reviews's Sam Tyler described the novel as a genre-blending mix of fantasy and science fiction.[16]

In addition to Johnston's novels, his short fiction has been broadcast by BBC Radio Scotland on The Arts Mix.[17]

Johnston has listed David Gemmell, HP Lovecraft and Robert E. Howard as major literary influences on his writing.[18] He has also stated that he gains much of his inspiration from his fascination with archaeology and history, and castles, stone circles, old bridges, churches and ancient places for providing much of his writing inspiration.[19]

Bibliography

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Novels

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The Age of Tyranny duology

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  • The Traitor God. Angry Robot books, 2018. ISBN 978-0857667809
  • God of Broken Things. Angry Robot books, 2019. ISBN 978-0857668103

Other Novels

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Novelettes

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Anthologies

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  • Gods of The Deepwood, in GALLUS: A Glasgow SF Writers' Circle anthology. Independently published, 2024. ISBN 979-8328059664
  • Editor of Thirty Years of Rain. Independently published, 2016. ISBN 978-1326753429

Short Fiction

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  • Birth Of A Demonologist. Grimdark Magazine #37, 2024.
  • Head Games. Grimdark Magazine #21, 2022.
  • Hatred for Heroes. Grimdark Magazine #18, 2019.
  • Surviving Life. Kzine Issue #23, 2019.
  • The Dying Glass. Deep Magic, Fall 2018. Finalist in the James White Award 2017.[20]
  • The Blitz of Din Barham. Heroic Fantasy Quarterly, issue 37, 2018.
  • The Sleekit Ones. The Lovecraft eZine #34, 2015
  • The Shadow Under Scotland. The Lovecraft eZine #31, 2014

References

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  1. ↑ "About Me". Websitte Bio. Archived from the original on 18 June 2026. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  2. ↑ "Gallus Contributers". GSFWC. Archived from the original on 16 June 2026. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
  3. ↑ "2019 British Fantasy Awards Shortlist". Locus Magazine. Archived from the original on 27 November 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
  4. ↑ "2018 Dragon Awards Winners". Locus Online. 4 September 2018. Archived from the original on 9 December 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  5. ↑ Lewis, Dann (30 April 2019). "Review: God of Broken Things by Cameron Johnston". Grimdark Magazine. Archived from the original on 1 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  6. ↑ Nicholls, Phil. "The Maleficent Seven review". British Science Fiction Association. Archived from the original on 18 June 2026. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  7. ↑ "The Maleficent Seven". Publishers Weekly. 19 March 2021. Archived from the original on 18 June 2026. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  8. ↑ Bourke, Liz (30 April 2021). "Liz Bourke Reviews The Maleficent Seven by Cameron Johnston". Locus Magazine. Archived from the original on 18 June 2026. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  9. ↑ "The Maleficent Seven review". San Francisco Book Review. Archived from the original on 19 June 2026. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  10. ↑ Downie, Christine. "The Last Shield by Cameron Johnston". British Fantasy Society. Archived from the original on 18 June 2026. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  11. ↑ Tyler, Sam (19 August 2024). "The Last Shield". SFbook.com. Archived from the original on 18 June 2026. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  12. ↑ "The Last Shield review". Library Journal. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  13. ↑ Glyer, Mike (4 August 2025). "2025 Dragon Awards Ballot". File 770. Archived from the original on 18 June 2026. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  14. ↑ "2025 Dragon Con Ballot". Locus Magazine. 6 August 2025. Archived from the original on 17 June 2026. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
  15. ↑ Bonkowsky, Sasha (28 April 2026). "Cameron Johnston's First Mage on the Moon". Reactor Magazine. Archived from the original on 11 July 2026. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  16. ↑ Tyler, Sam (14 April 2026). "First Mage On The Moon". SFBook.com. Archived from the original on 17 May 2026. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  17. ↑ "Upload on the Arts Mix". BBC Radio Scotland. Archived from the original on 18 June 2026. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  18. ↑ "God of Broken Things by Cameron Johnston". Author Interviews. Archived from the original on 17 June 2026. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
  19. ↑ "Interview with Cameron Johnston". Nerd Empire. Archived from the original on 16 June 2026. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
  20. ↑ "Award History". James White Awards. Archived from the original on 19 June 2026. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
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