In Certain Circles by Elizabeth Harrower; Golden Boys by Sonya Hartnett;
The Eye of the Sheep by Sofie Laguna; The Golden Age by Joan London
The Lost Child by Suzanne McCourt; Here Come the Dogs by Omar Musa
When the Night Comes by Favell Parrett; After Darkness by Christine Piper
Tree Palace by Craig Sherborne; Nest by Inga Simpson
The shortlist will be announced on 18 May and the winner 23 June. For more details go to www.milesfranklin.com.au