Michael Magee Standalone Novels books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Michael Magee Standalone Novels series?"

"There are one books in the Michael Magee Standalone Novels series, published in 2023."

Q: "What is the first book in the Michael Magee Standalone Novels series?"

"The first book in the Michael Magee Standalone Novels series is Close to Home, published in 2023."

Q: "Has Close to Home won any awards?"

"Close to Home was longlisted for the Booker Prize in 2023 and won the Dalkey Literary Award. It was also shortlisted for several other prizes and appeared on multiple best-of-the-year lists."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Close to Home	2023	Michael Magee	Buy

Michael Magee’s standalone fiction begins with Close to Home (2023), a novel set in present-day Belfast. The book follows Sean, a young man from a housing estate who is caught between loyalty to his community and the desire for something more.

The novel was one of the most talked-about debuts of 2023, earning a Booker Prize longlist spot and strong reviews for its authentic voice and unsparing realism. Magee writes dialogue that captures the rhythms of Belfast speech without romanticizing or explaining it for outsiders.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Michael Magee Standalone Novels series?

There are one books in the Michael Magee Standalone Novels series, published in 2023.

What is the first book in the Michael Magee Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Michael Magee Standalone Novels series is Close to Home, published in 2023.

Has Close to Home won any awards?

Close to Home was longlisted for the Booker Prize in 2023 and won the Dalkey Literary Award. It was also shortlisted for several other prizes and appeared on multiple best-of-the-year lists.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order