We are thrilled that SEASCRAPER by Benjamin Wood has been shortlisted for the Nero Book Award for Fiction. Recognising great writers in the UK and Ireland, the Nero Book Awards ranges across fiction, debut fiction, non-fiction and children’s fiction categories. This year’s shortlists reflect the extraordinary depth and diversity of publishing throughout the industry.

Alongside SEASCRAPER, the Fiction Shortlisted titles are THE TWO ROBERTS by Damian Barr, CURSED DAUGHTERS by Oyinkan Braithwaite and WHAT WE CAN KNOW by Ian McEwan.

The winners will be revealed on Tuesday 13 January and the overall Golden Winner on Wednesday 4 March.