Glen Duncan

Glen Duncan is a British author born in 1965 in Bolton, Lancashire, to an Anglo-Indian family. He studied philosophy and literature at the universities of Lancaster and Exeter. After moving to London in 1990, Duncan worked as a bookseller for four years while writing in his spare time. His debut novel, Hope, published in 1997, was met with critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. He later gained wider recognition with I, Lucifer (2002) and the Last Werewolf trilogy, which includes The Last Werewolf (2011), Talulla Rising (2012), and By Blood We Live (2014). Duncan also writes under the pseudonym Saul Black, known for the Valerie Hart thriller series, including The Killing Lessons (2015) and LoveMurder (2016). canongate.co.uk+8Goodreads+8Goodreads+8+4Fresh Fiction+4+4Fantastic Fiction+14+14+14

Duncan's writing is noted for its dark, philosophical themes, often exploring the complexities of identity, morality, and the supernatural. His work has earned him recognition as one of Britain’s best young novelists by both Arena and The Times Literary Supplement. Critics have praised his ability to blend genres and tackle profound questions with wit and insight. The Greatest Books+1Quotlr Quotes+1+2+2Amazon+2

Among Duncan's notable quotes are:

“Just because life's meaningless doesn't mean we can't experience it meaningfully.”eBay+5Goodreads+5Goodreads+5

“Literature is humanity's broad-minded alter-ego, with room in its heart for monsters, even for you.”A-Z Quotes+2Lib Quotes+2+2

“You think God will never forgive you, but the only God is beauty and beauty always forgives. It forgives with its infinite indifference.”A-Z Quotes

These reflections encapsulate Duncan's exploration of existential themes and his distinctive voice in contemporary literature.