ABOUT THE
JUDGES
MATTHEW HENNESSY
Matthew Hennessy has worked as a bookseller for 15 years and he is currently the Fiction Buyer for Waterstones. He also co-hosts a books podcast, The Hatchards Podcast. He is a regular on judging panels for literary prizes and was most recently on the judging panel for the Val McDermid Debut Prize.
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READ MORE ABOUT THE 2024 DEBUT FICTION SHORTLIST
Wild Houses by Colin Barrett
Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon
No Small Thing by Orlaine McDonald
Photography © Marc Sethi