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The Changeling
Shirley Jackson · 2021 · ShortlistWorld Fantasy · 2018 · WinnerMythopoeic Fantasy · 2018 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Jackson Award for Novel | 2021 | Shortlist | |
| World Fantasy Award for Best Novel | 2018 | Winner | “Victor LaValle's New York fairy tale (tied with Jade City) won for its brilliant transformation of the changeling myth into a meditation on fatherhood, race, and the hidden enchantments of contemporary New York.” |
| Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature | 2018 | Shortlist | “The Changeling by Victor LaValle” |
About This Book
A new father's life is shattered when his wife commits a terrible act and disappears—launching him on a fairy-tale quest through the enchanted and dangerous hidden landscapes of New York City.
About the Author
Victor LaValle is an American author of literary horror and dark fantasy. He won the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel (tie) for The Changeling (2018) alongside Fonda Lee for Jade City. He has also won the Shirley Jackson Award, the Bram Stoker Award, and the British Fantasy Award. Read more →
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