The Disappearers: Marlon James

One of the 21st century's most significant writers in conversation with Vanessa Kisuule. We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting Booker Prize winner and one of the 21st century's most acclaimed novelists, Marlon James, in September. Marlon is coming to Bristol to introduce, discuss and read from his hugely-anticipated new novel, The Disappearers, in what is one of only four UK events the US-based author is undertaking for the book. Booker Prize winner and one of the 21st century's leading novelists, Marlon James, introduces his hugely-anticipated new novel, The Disappearers, in conversation with celebrated Bristol author, poet and performer, Vanessa Kisuule. The novel marks a return to the territory of his brilliant Booker winning, A Brief History of Seven Killings; the publication that fully established him as an international literary star. Set in late 1980s Kingston Jamaica, The Disappearers is an uncompromising, acutely thought-provoking portrait of queer life in an often brutally unaccepting society. Seven gay actors confront bigotry and hate following a violent, deadly attack at a rehearsal. Epic in its scale and steeped in humanity, the novel confirms Marlon James' place at the forefront of modern fiction.