I.O. Echeruo’s highly acclaimed debut novel, The Comfort of Distant Stars (2026), was shortlisted for the prestigious 2026 Orwell Prize for Political Fiction.
Ian McEwan called it “pretty amazing” and the Financial Times put it on the list of Best Debut Novels for 2026.
Echeruo’s short story collection, Expert in All Styles and Other Stories (2023), also received great reviews.
Acclaim for his work, “a hypnotic, mind bending talent” and “talented beyond measure” position him as an exciting new literary talent to watch.
Echeruo divides his time between Lagos, Nigeria, and Accra, Ghana.
