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

  • #1
    A Sinless Season(1985)
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  • #2
    Small Circle of Beings(1988)
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  • #3
    The Beautiful Screaming of Pigs(1991)
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  • #4
    The Quarry(1995)
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  • #5
    The Good Doctor(2003)
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  • #6
    The Impostor(2007)
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  • #7
    In a Strange Room(2010)
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  • #8
    Arctic Summer(2014)
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  • #9
    The Promise(2021)
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  • #10
    The Mammoth Book of Gay Short Stories(1997)
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  • #11
    Writing on the Edge(2010)
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  • #12
    Touch(2010)
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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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