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Kirkus Prize · 2026 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkus Prize (Fiction)Fiction | 2026 | Shortlist | “A master novelist in full command of his powers as a storyteller, prose stylist, and social observer.” |
About This Book
The final volume of Whitehead's Harlem Trilogy follows fence Ray Carney and his partner Pepper through 1980s New York, from one last heist to the East Village club scene, as the city is remade by real estate money and Reagan-era capitalism. Finalist for the 2026 Kirkus Prize for Fiction.
About the Author
Colson Whitehead is an American novelist who has become one of the most decorated writers in contemporary American fiction. Born in New York City, he graduated from Harvard University. His work spans genres including literary fiction, horror, and genre-bending historical fiction. Read more →
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