Thanks to the lovely people at Dead Good Books I have been given a bundle of a few nominated books from the Reader Awards 2017 to give away to a follower of the blog but first let's talk about the nominees.
The shortlists were compiled of the authors who received the most nominations in each category. Now the power is back in our hands – it’s time to pick the winners.
Have your say and let us know who you think should take home the gongs at the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate this July (closing date 20th July). VOTE HERE
The Kathy Reichs Award for Fearless Female Character
Temperance Brennan is a force to be reckoned with. This award is for the fearless females who take no prisoners.
- Lori Anderson, Steph Broadribb
- Erika Foster, Robert Bryndza
- Ruth Galloway, Elly Griffiths
- Helen Grace, M J Arlidge
- Isabella Rose, Mark Dawson
- Jane Rizzoli, Tess Gerritsen
The Case Closed Award for Best Police Procedural
The cops have it covered – no room for amateurs here.
- Let The Dead Speak by Jane Casey
- Love You Dead by Peter James
- Rather Be The Devil by Ian Rankin
- The Taken by Alice Clark-Platts
- Written in Bones by James Oswald
- The Wrong Side of Goodbye by Michael Connelly
