Since 1991, the North American Branch of the International Association of Crime Writers has presented the Hammett Prize trophy to the book of the year that best represents the conception of literary excellence in crime writing. In the weekly newsletter IACW newsletter, J. Madison Davis, Acting Executive Director, revealed that the reading committee for books published in 2023 has announced the top five books to be submitted to the distinguished finalist judges, with a decision on the winner to come later this summer. Congratulations to all!
- Night Letter by Sterling Watson, Akashic Books
- The Almost Widow by Gail Anderson-Dargatz, Harper Avenue
- Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead, Doubleday
- Stealing by Margaret Verble, Mariner Books
- The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon, Alfred A. Knopf
No comments:
Post a Comment