Edward Hogan
Edward Hogan and his novel, Blackmoor.
After graduating with a Joint Honours degree in Creative Writing and English, Edward has gone on to write the best selling and his second novel, The Hunger Trace.
"The writing outshines the action - but this tale of trapped lives is still gripping."The Guardian
Reviewed by The Guardian, The Times and The Independent, Edward's book is available to buy from all good bookshops including Waterstones and Amazon where readers have rated The Hunger Trace four and a half stars (out of five).
Edward's success is boosted by his first novel, Blackmoor, which is set in a village near his home town of Derby and was shortlisted for the £60,000 Dylan Thomas Prize 2008 which recognises the work of young writers.
"A fascinating story ... Weird but wonderful." The Guardian
"Clearly a writer to watch." Independent
In May 2009 Edward's novel, Blackmoor was shortlisted for The Desmond Elliott Prize, and in June he was announced as the winner of the £10,000 prize.
There were 10 books on the longlist, and in May they were shortlisted to three books was announced. Edward was joined on the shortlist by Nathalie Abi-Ezzi for her novel A Girl Made of Dust and Anthony Quinn for his novel The Rescue Man
The Desmond Elliott Prize is a new prize for first novels. The judges look for a novel of depth and breadth with a compelling narrative. Books from all fiction genres were considered.
'In a shortlist of exceptional quality Blackmoor stands out. For a first novel it is both beautifully crafted and dazzlingly well-written. We are delighted that Edward Hogan has won the second Desmond Elliott Prize.' - Candida Lycett Green Chair of the Judges
'There's a subtle magic to Hogan's prose, and a passionate concern for the part of the world where this novel is based. This novel ... has confidence, mystery and an entrancing sense of itself.' - The Independent on Sunday
Edward also is a prize winning student and won the David Higham Award in 2003
