Jon Bauer's debut novel ROCKS IN THE BELLY has been shortlisted for the 2012 International IMPAC DUBLIN Literary Award.

ROCKS IN THE BELLY is one of ten novels selected from a long-list of one hundred and forty seven books nominated by libraries from around the world, and other shortlisted authors include Aminatta Forna and Jennifer Egan. The winner will be announced in Dublin on 13th June.

ROCKS IN THE BELLY is published by Serpent's Tail.

(Agent: Juliet Pickering)