Matt Bondurant
Matt Bondurant is an American novelist known for his works of historical fiction and thrillers. His novels often explore themes of family, violence, and the American South. His second novel, 'The Wettest County in the World,' was adapted into the feature film 'Lawless.' Bondurant has taught literature and creative writing at various universities, including George Mason University, the University of Texas at Dallas, and the University of Mississippi.
Awards
['Kingsbury fellow, Florida State University', 'Walter E. Dakin fellow in fiction, Sewanee Writers Conference', 'Bernice Slote Award for Best Story by a New Writer', 'Pushcart Prize nomination (2008)']
Notable Works
['The Third Translation (2005)', 'The Wettest County in the World (2008)', 'The Night Swimmer (2012)', 'Oleander City (2022)', 'North Country (2025)']
