Irish author wins debut fiction gong at Nero Book Awards

Colin Barrett's debut dark comedy novel follows a small-town feud, a kidnapping and a life-altering weekend
Irish author wins debut fiction gong at Nero Book Awards

Colin Barrett is among four winners of the 2024 Nero Book Awards for his debut novel, Wild Houses. Picture: Rolex-Anoush Abrar/Nero Book Awards/PA Wire

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025 - 00:00
Charlotte McLaughlin

Irish-Canadian author Colin Barrett is among four winners of the 2024 Nero Book Awards for his debut novel, Wild Houses.

Barrett's debut dark comedy novel, set in Co Mayo, follows a small-town feud, a kidnapping and a life-altering weekend.

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