Online event: author Ian McGuire talks about his latest novel

23 Sep 2020

Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing Ian McGuire will talk about The Abstainer - an epic story of revenge and obsession

This event will be hosted by Blackwell's Manchester.

Ian's latest novel The Abstainer is an epic tale of revenge and obsession set on the gritty streets of Victorian Manchester.

Ian will be in conversation with John McAuliffe in a special online event at 7pm on Thursday, 1 October.

How to book

• Book your ticket via Eventbrite. Tickets cost £5.
• You can also opt for a ticket plus a signed copy of The Abstainer for £17.

Blackwell's also have some signed books in stock.

About the author

Ian McGuire has been at The University of Manchester since 1996. In 2007 he co-founded the Centre for New Writing with John McAuliffe, and he was co-director of the Centre until 2016.

He is currently Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing and the author of three books including The North Water.