Thrilled to share the news that We Who Hunt The Hollow has been shortlisted in the 2023 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards. It’s an absolute honour to be on this list alongside some truly fabulous books!
The Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards were inaugurated by the Victorian Government in 1985 to honour literary achievement by Australian writers. The awards are administered by the Wheeler Centre on behalf of the Premier of Victoria.
We Who Hunt The Hollow has been shortlisted in the Young Adult category, along with The Tree of Ecstasy and Unbearable Sadness by Matt Ottley, and Where You Left Us by Rhiannon Wilde.
This is a big-hearted portrayal of a fantastical future-Melbourne where monsters from another universe pour in through cracks in our world. Priscilla comes from a powerful matriarchal family, destined to protect the world from the Hollow, though her own power may put those she loves in danger. Murray deftly weaves in real-life teen concerns while crafting an expansive world that is wholly believable and thrilling. At the heart of this story is a diverse and complex family driven by loyalty and love, set against the backdrop of a struggle for power as the old monster hunters are challenged by rebellion.
The full shortlist and highly commended works can be found here.
Big congrats to all the authors, and a big thank you to the judges, the Wheeler Centre, Creative Victoria, and Melbourne City of Literature.
