Damon Galgut Books in Order
Damon Galgut is a celebrated South African author born in Pretoria in 1963. He began his writing career at a young age, publishing his debut novel, A Sinless Season, at just seventeen. Galgut's subsequent works have garnered widespread acclaim, including Small Circle of Beings, The Beautiful Screaming of Pigs, The Quarry, The Good Doctor, and The Impostor. Notably, The Good Doctor was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, the Commonwealth Writers' Prize, and the Dublin/IMPAC Award, solidifying his reputation as a masterful storyteller. His literary prowess has been consistently recognized, with The Imposter also receiving a Commonwealth Writers' Prize nomination. Galgut currently resides in Cape Town, where he continues to weave compelling narratives that captivate readers worldwide.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Damon Galgut
- #1AmazonA Sinless Season(1985)
- #2AmazonSmall Circle of Beings(1988)
- #3AmazonThe Beautiful Screaming of Pigs(1991)
- #4AmazonThe Quarry(1995)
- #5AmazonThe Good Doctor(2003)
- #6AmazonThe Impostor(2007)
- #7AmazonIn a Strange Room(2010)
- #8AmazonArctic Summer(2014)
- #9AmazonThe Promise(2021)
- #10AmazonThe Mammoth Book of Gay Short Stories(1997)
- #11AmazonWriting on the Edge(2010)
- #12AmazonTouch(2010)
About Damon Galgut
Damon Galgut is a celebrated South African author born in Pretoria in 1963. He began his writing career at a young age, publishing his debut novel, A Sinless Season, at just seventeen. Galgut's subsequent works have garnered widespread acclaim, including Small Circle of Beings, The Beautiful Screaming of Pigs, The Quarry, The Good Doctor, and The Impostor. Notably, The Good Doctor was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, the Commonwealth Writers' Prize, and the Dublin/IMPAC Award, solidifying his reputation as a masterful storyteller. His literary prowess has been consistently recognized, with The Imposter also receiving a Commonwealth Writers' Prize nomination. Galgut currently resides in Cape Town, where he continues to weave compelling narratives that captivate readers worldwide.
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