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The Dead Good Reader Awards 2017

June 9, 2017

At the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate, the winners of the Dead Good Reader Awards 2017 were crowned.

At a ceremony presided on by Mark Lawson with a guest appearance from Kathy Reichs, six authors were honoured with the accolade of being best in class as voted for by crime readers. Head over to our Facebook page to watch the awards as filmed live.

Here are the winners as voted for by you!

The Kathy Reichs Award for Fearless Female Character:

dead good reader awards 2017Winner: Helen Grace, M J Arlidge

Shortlist:
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:

dead good reader awards 2017Winner: The Wrong Side of Goodbye by Michael Connelly

Shortlist:
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

The Hidden Depths Award for Most Unreliable Narrator:

dead good reader awards 2017Winner: The Escape by C L Taylor

Shortlist:
Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough
The Escape by C L Taylor
Good Me Bad Me by Ali Land
My Husband’s Wife by Jane Corry
My Sister’s Bones by Nuala Ellwood
Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney

The Page to Screen Award for Best Adapted Book:

dead good reader awards 2017Winner: Never Go Back by Lee Child

Shortlist:
Apple Tree Yard by Louise Doughty
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
The Black Echo by Michael Connelly
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Never Go Back by Lee Child
The Night Manager by John le Carré

The Cat Amongst The Pigeons Award for Most Exceptional Debut:

dead good reader awards 2017Winner: Baby Doll by Hollie Overton

Shortlist:
A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee
Baby Doll by Hollie Overton
Deep Down Dead by Steph Broadribb
The Dry by Jane Harper
Rattle by Fiona Cummins
Sirens by Joseph Knox

The Dead Good Recommends Award for Most Recommended Book:

dead good reader awards 2017Winner: The Chalk Pit by Elly Griffiths

Shortlist:
The Chalk Pit by Elly Griffiths
The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
The Escape by C L Taylor
Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent
My Husband’s Wife by Jane Corry
The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

Congratulations to all the winning authors and those shortlisted for the Dead Good Reader Awards 2017!


 

340 Comments

    I have just finished reading M J Arlidge’s novel ” Love Me Not” it was excellent cannot wait for book eight! Helen Grace is a great character and
    M J Arlidge is one of the Best British crime writers around.

    Some fantastic books to choose from this year, the majority being excellent reads, tough choices to make!

    Hard choices there. There have been some truly exceptional books so far this year and glad I have read most in the categories.

    Not a difficult choice, just has to be Peter James

    Difficult to choose so many wonderful reads. Good luck James Oswald, love your books.

    The Elly Griffiths Ruth Galloway series for me she is a brilliant writer and I cannot wait for her next book

    Always looking for new authors.
    Thanks for the opportunity to find one.

    I absolutely love Mark Dawson! If you haven’t read his books, do so!

    Decisions Decisions Decisions spoilt for choice, we should be able to vote for all of them. Good luck to all of the authors x

    Missed first go round for votes, glad I got the chance to help. Love all you stories so far…

    Great to be able to feed back on my favourite authors and their books. Can’t wait for my trip to Harrogate next month – got lots of books to be signed!

    Peter James will always get my vote. Everything he has ever written has captivated me and his ‘Roy Grace’ books are absolutely epic. good luck Peter!

    Just got into Crime books & LOVE Helen Grace. M J Arlidge has me hooked!!

    Ruth Galloway or Helen Grace – I just can’t choose!

    100% of my vote to Ali Land’s debut and the ‘oh so intriguing’ Milly ! Looking forward to the inevitable Movie deal of the year, naturally following the likes of Gone Girl and Girl on the Train over the last couple of years ….. mark my words !

    Sorry to see Alex Gray’s DCI Lorimer series, and also Anna Smith’s Rosie Gilmour Series weren’t mentioned as they are two of my favourite Glasgow crime authors. Although Mark Dawson’s Isabella Rose was there, and not any of his John Milton series.

    Love all of Matt Dawson’s books. Isabella Rose is a great character!

    Love
    Robert Bryndza books. Well written keeps you involved and guessing till the last page.

    Very hard to single out a certain book above other’s. There have been so many excellent books and I would have liked to vote for them all. I wish all the author the very best of luck in the competition.

    All of Mark Dawsons books are a must read. The characters in his books are absolutely awesome. As an avid reader, I have read books 1-10. John Milton, Beatrix Rose, Isabella Rose are so compelling. I also have read Beatrix Rose series, as well as the fearless Isabella Rose series. Finally a writer thats makes me want more, more, more! I am NOT patiently waiting for John Milton #11.

    Cally Taylor for the Escape is sheer brilliance. Fingers crossed she wins. Go Cally.

    There are a lot of great new voices this year but have chosen the ones I personally love recommending.

    I have just finished reading 15th Affair by James Patterson, I have read all the murder club books in order, I just love them, possibly because it is all about women, and how strong they can be.

    There are an awful lot of fantastic authors out there, many of whom I have read and thoroughly enjoyed, making a choice becomes a soul searching and extremely difficult decision, but one I have to put first on all choices has to be Robin Roughley.

    Loved the escape by CL Taylor, and she deserves an award for keeping me in complete and utter suspense the whole book!

    I am already on the Dead Good books mailing list, which I find invaluable and have no idea how I survived pre membership. I am a huge fan of spy thrillers and murder mysteries which Include the Icelandic and Swedish authors. So – massive thanks and gratitude to you who work tirelessly to enlighten your followers. Here’s hoping my cross section of good reads is helpful.

    Best humorous crime novel find for me has been Scottish author, WHS McIntyre’s The Best Defence series featuring quick quip defence lawyer, Robbie Munro. These are a fine Scottish rival to Rumpole of the Bailey!

    The Devils Work by Mark Edwards. Would love to see this amazing author win.

    Yasuko Nakano

    Good luck to Jane Corry………..I can’t wait for the next one.

    Need You Dead by Peter James – love his books.

    I agree 100% …..I have enjoyed every book Peter James has written but his Roy Grace series is second to none.

    There have been so many good thrillers released this year. Everything you told me by Lucy Dawson was excellent.

    Enjoy filling this out because I have enjoyed putting my favourite authors and books and nominatingredients them.

    More people should be made aware of Mark Dawsons books. They are just as “Unputdownable” as his publishing name implies.

    Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith had me hooked from the start, wanting to find out the next adventure of Strike!

    I enjoy reading crime novels especially PD James and Anne Cleeves.

    Really, really great reading pleasure awaits the reader whenever you open a book by Rachel Amphlett, particularly the Kay Hunter series.

    The most kickas$$ police woman in history, Sarah Dharmawan, is found in The Policewoman by Justin W. M. Roberts!

    My Husband’s Wife by Jane Corry – darkly gripping, stiff with surprises, a can’t-put-downer.

    Read some really good books lately, but my favourite by a mile is Little Girl Lost by Carol Wyer. If you haven’t already read it , give it a go it’s brilliant .

    Rattle was the creepiest and very suspenseful, a great read

    Loved Rattle loved the characters everybody SD should definitely read this book

    RATTLE is a superlative and genuinely original crime thriller that deserves to win
    Tracie

    The Woman in Cabin 10 is excellent. This is only Ruth Ware’s second book and I can’t wait for her third this summer.

    Rina Walker is absolutely the most fearless female in fiction today!

    Wishing author Frances Vick the best of luck. I love her thriller book.

    this is a brilliantly complicated plot that holds the reader until the final exposure.

    Robert Bryndza has become one of my favorite authors. He is very deserving to win these awards. I have read, and will continue to read, all of his books.

    Brilliant book and my friends and family who have borrowed it also agree. I read it in 48 hours which is a testament to how it captivated me.

    It seems like every book I’ve read this year has been intense. So it’s hard to choose one over another. I read a Mystery/Suspense novel titled, MISSING IN MACHU PICCHU by Cecilia Velástegui which was a pleasant surprise with the two most unlikely heroines. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author. A non Mystery or Suspense novel that I totally recommend is THE GARDEN OF SMALL BEGINNINGS by Abbi Waxman. The stories characters are so delightful you’ll instantly fall in love with them. You’ll find yourself laughing out loud through the book. Also, I was completely stumped on whodunit in BEHIND HER EYES by Sarah Pinborough. The twist in the book will blow your mind! As for THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN by Paula Hawkins you won’t be able to guess whodunit. Like I said there have been lots of great reads this year.

    Love Robert Bryndza & Erika Foster Series
    Night Stalker is Amazing!!!

    What a good read. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.

    Robert Brydndza oh my goodness it is a long time since I have come across an author like him. Just can not get enough of Erika Foster an her bad ass attitude in his books. Totally unexpected plots that keep you on your seat edge. AMAZING stuff give him a go if you haven’t already and you will be hooked too.

    Best book I’ve read to date is “Dead Lawyers don’t Lie by Mark Nolan, a must read!!

    Please keep up the good works to encourage all the new authors out there.

    A Mask of Shadows by Oscar de Muriel has to be one of my favourite novels this year! The characters of Frey & McGray are brilliant, they stay with you and each new adventure leaves you wanting to know more about them. Book 3 in the series is marvellous and I highly recommend anyone with a love for crime and history to get reading!

    Love this Author , intelligent writing and twists galore.

    I love his written books. They fast pace adventures racing against time to save people in need of assistance in dangerous situation.Milton and Isabel.
    riska their lives continually to save people and sometimes the world.Well written without the errors language it is well edited. Place have been research to avoid geologicals error, weapons used. They are unassuming hero who risk much and seem to lose property, jobs and many time only have close on back after all is said and doe.

    Mark Dawson is an absolutely amazing writer. I grew up reading the Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz. If you enjoyed that series, than I’m sure you’ll love the John Milton series. Mark’s book keep you on edge from the first to the final pages. You can’t but appreciate the amount of detail that goes into his stories. Milton travels all over the world and Mark is able to accurately capture a realistic portrayal of the culture and people that Milton crosses path with. On top of that, Mark is a machine when it comes to writing. You don’t have to wait long before a new novel is waiting for you. Good luck Mark with Blackout!

    Voting for Mark Dawson, one of the best authors ever!!!

    I haven’t read one Mark Dawson book that I did not like.

    Stations Of The Cross takes crime novels to a whole new level, totally mind blowing. It’s a read that stays in your mind for days after you’ve finished reading it!

    Good luck to all and looking forward to hearing the winners

    A very difficult decision for the judges but nice to know good authors are recognised. Good luck specifically to James P Sumner but also to the other authors entered for this award.

    I think it is a great way of giving authors and their books recognition for all their hard work. A very hard task I think this year.

    Good Intentions, by James P Sumner. Absolutely love this author, his books are an absolute rollercoaster ride.Un-put-downable.lol.

    I also love Eva Roberts and Dan Bradley Series by Solomon Carter.. And don’t forget Snapped by Ketley Allison

    Mark Harmon — great author and very responsive to his reading public a rarity

    I live in the States and will not be able to make it to Harrogate. Maybe someone can post pictures online somewhere and let us know??

    It’s very good too have a vote on my best reading books

    Good luck with the decision. Lots of good candidates.

    Summer hit the nail on the head with this great read.

    Tim Weaver has created an interesting and realistic character who finds missing people. As he is (mostly) a loner, Weaver’s Raker series avoids the usual crime cliches – older, weary detective with subordinates snapping at his heels, divorced, stressed, drinks too much. Superiors who resent his maverick ways yet respect his clean up rate. Senior superiors who dislike him for rocking the boat too much etc. etc. Raker goes his own way and avoids most crime cliches and it is always a pleasure to read a new book from Tim Weaver. Plus his plots are original and always intrigue. Broken Heart continues Weaver’s trend of writing books that are compulsive reading.

    All think all authors deserve some kind of an award, at some time, for simply having the courage and fortitude to put thoughts, plots, conversations, characters and everything involved in writing a book, onto paper to share with others. They all do something I would love to be able to do and bring people like me so many hours of enjoyment, and which I can only dream about doing. Kudos to all of them.

    The heroine is fearless and entertaining. I love the way this author writes

    Cannot recommend Wicked Game by Matt Johnson enough. A fantastic debut in what I hope continues into a successful series.

    First time voting. Will be awaiting the results.

    Hard choices it will be interesting to see yhe winners

    Terrific nomination process, very rewarding for the authors who give us avid readers so much pleasure.

    I hope yo see the authors I’ve voted fir appear as winners

    Hard choices to be made. But look forward to the results.

    It’s been a great couple of years to be a reader with so many excellent books to choose from.

    Some great new authors as well as established hope they get a good chance to go far

    So disappointed I am not available to go to Harrogate…

    Breath of fresh air reading these books I can relate to them.

    Mirror Mirror by Nick Louth is the book I’ve been giving as presents in this last year. A little known author (why I don’t know) but he writes utterly gripping intelligent books.

    Only one winner for me for crime fiction – Matt Johnson. Loved his debut novel Wicked Game & the follow up Deadly Game

    Totally love Erika Foster, the intriguing creation of Robert Bryndza – A can’t put down series!!!

    I’m totally hooked on Roberts books too, just amazing reading an he’s a nice guy too. Have you also read his “Miss Wrong and Mr Right?”……… It is totally hilarious.

    I didn’t have a problem choosing a book.”Perfect remains “was original and so good.
    can’t wait for second.
    Good luck in Harrogate.

    Some great new authors interested to see who wins the cat amongst the pigeons award

    Being from “The Land Down Under” I was unsure how I would like the Mysteries recommended from a far but have thoroughly enjoyed all reading matter. My favourite so far have been the Sebastian Bergman series.

    Tough to choose as most of my reading is not the most current of the authors I love but hopefully everything completed properly btw I have tried to purchase a couple of your special offers but there doesn’t appear to be a link on the page

    The Dry by Jane Harper was both the best debut and the best book I read last year.

    Anyone else love Mark Dawson’ characters e.g John Milton & Isabella Rose?

    Some interesting new talents emerging in the crime field recently. So sad we’ve lost so many great authors recently – Reginald Hill, P.D. James, Ruth Rendell and Colin Dexter to name but a few. Sorely missed.

    The Kate Redman series of books by Celina Grace were all very good reads and I thoroughly enjoyed the intrigue of the story lines. Would recommend the whole series.

    The long wait is nearly over. Only five days until the return of Harry Hole :o)

    Great lead character who is far from perfect but that adds to the interest. A first class story with a lot of twists and turns. Highly recommended.

    First time I have heard of Harrogate !! How could I have missed it. Be there next year.

    Difficult choices. Like having to choose between your children!

    Wish I didn’t live so far from Harrogate! It would be great to be there.

    Marnie Riches ability to portray the darker side of life is second to none.

    I haven’t done a lot of reading lately, but I’ve read Wicked Game by Matt Johnson and it is a great read.

    Just finished reading Their Lost Daughters by Joy Ellis . I couldn’t put it down !!
    Joy Ellis has once again kept me awake at night. All her books have been consistently good – would recommend them to crime fans.

    I’m a confirmed Mark Dawson John Milton fan. Milton is a sad and tragic man, condemned to a solitary life because of his former occupation as a British government assassin. Apparently MI6 doesn’t have a retirement plan, because Milton’s number keeps coming up, even though he “resigned” and “retired” ten books ago. When I first began reading Dawson’s books, I had never rooted for a so-called “bad guy” before. John Milton is my lone exception. He is far more compassionate and yet cold-bloodedly deliberate than your average protagonist.

    “Wicked Game” is a great book. Very realistic and an enjoyable read.

    Anything published by Orenda Book is an immediate buy for me.

    Ragnar Jonasson is my particular favorite, but there are so many good authors with Orenda.

    The Girl in the Ice had me on the edge of my seat and shouting at the characters and feeling breathless at the end. Waiting for book 4, don’t know if I’ll be able to save it for my holiday read – Thank you Robert Bryndza for amazing ‘unputdownable’ books.

    Good luck to all the authors taking part.
    Really enjoyed reading Robert Bryndza. Love his character Erika Foster.

    Thrilling tension, couldn’t wait to turn the pages, many unexpected twists and turns

    So many choices!! Can’t wait to read more of them

    Mark Dawson is awesome! I started reading the John Milton series and couldn’t wait until I got finished with one to get on to the next adventure. Sadly, I finished with Milton and moved on to Beatrix Rose. Finished those six stories in about two weeks and now have moved on to the Isabella Rose three story series. Keep up the great writing Mark!

    Joy Ellis is the best author I have encountered this year and I read a lot

    The Nikki Galena series of books by Joy Ellis are excellent police procedural crime. The stories are really gripping and also bring to life the beautiful fenlands in which she lives.

    This is an exceptional fast moving and exciting book. It really deserves to win. Good descriptions that draw you in so you feel part of it. One of three Alex King series. It is a fast moving cannot put down book.

    Discovered LJRoss last year! Dead good books … can’t wait for the next in the series.

    I love the LJ Ross series and waiting with eager anticipation for the next one!

    LJ Ross is a fantastic writer. Deserves to win

    A P Bateman’s books are fantastic – one of the best new authors I have discovered over the past couple of years. Lies and Retribution (the Alex King series) are brilliant.

    Lies and Retribution was a brilliant read, my favourite over last summer.

    L.J. Ross. High Force. A good read especially a relatively new author. Highly recommended.

    Really enjoy a good crime book so many authors but alway enjoy Books by LJ Ross superb plots

    Best of luck to LJ Ross! Can’t wait for more from this talented author!

    I really hope L.J Ross wins an award, an outstanding and very entertaining writer. Good Luck L.J x

    I read the 1st book of this series and couldn’t put it down every character has a story to tell now after reading 4 of these books I can’t wait for the next one. L J Ross deserves to win this award

    High Force by L J Ross:-
    Only read this book by chance after visiting high Force in the north east and finding out it was based on that location.
    A great on the edge of your seat read and hard to put down novel.

    Another stage in the career of DC Ryan and his team….. Full of twists and turns to keep us reading to the end….

    High force by LJRoss I nearly couldn’t read it … it was sooooo good can’t wait for the next one !!

    Very well written novels, full of suspense.

    I only discovered L J Ross this year and I cannot put her books down. An excellent read

    I love all L J Ross’s books and he thoroughly deserves to win

    I have really enjoyed L J Ross books and I hope he does well in the awards

    Fantastic book – just couldn’t put it down

    So many brilliant authors. Mark Dawson’s character John Milton is a natural successor to Jack Reacher if Stephen Leather’s Spider Sheppard didn’t get there first.

    My friend told me about this awesome event and plans on keeping me up-to-date on how it turns out.

    High Force by LJ Ross – her books just get better and better and each one is pretty amazing. Great plot and characters, superbly written. I would wish her good luck but it won’t be necessary as this is the absolute best and miles ahead of anything else

    Can’t wait for the winners. Fingers crossed Mark Dawson wins as his books are just fantastic!

    Joy Ellis’s “Fen Series” is an absolute must. Great characters and setting; very believable stories.

    Author L J Ross and her series of books with DCI Ryan. Latest book High Force was brilliant. Certainly deserves an award.

    James P. SUMNER books on Adrian Hell are the best ever! You fall in love with this funny, complex hero. His writings are spot on and so enjoyable to read. A great author and storyteller.

    The John Milton series by Mark Dawson always keeps you on the edge, with the new novel “Blackout” it takes you over. A great author, writer and story teller

    Joy Ellis and her Fen series of books. Characters so believable and her writing evokes the Fens so well.

    I think this is a wonderful opportunity to share books that people have read and considered worthy of an award. As an avid crime, mystery, suspense, and thriller reader, I look forward to seeing how things unfold.

    I love the John Milton Series. Books 1 through to 10. Each book just gets better and better. They have been my best find over the past year.

    Good Intentions is an excellent read, exciting keeps you wanting more, great characters. James P. Sumner is very good author.

    Can’t recommend High Force by LJ Ross enough. A gripping novel with powerful characters and a big climax.

    Good Luck to Mark Dawson.
    Superb character … Isabella Rose … very exciting stories.

    I’m looking forward to seeing the winners – Go Mark!

    James P Sumner, brings his characters alive , absolutely brilliant new author.

    LJ Ross for all her DCI Ryan books brilliantly written crime fiction with suspense,romance and great descriptions of Nortumberland

    Tim Heath , one of the best independent authors i have discovered. The Tablet is a great read.

    Mark dawson books are out this world and he is geting better every book

    Have really enjoyed all five novels in the DCI Ryan series by L J Ross could not put them down!

    Without any doubt whatsoever, Adrian Hell is the Book fest for any Action/Crime reader, Sumner pulls you in, and doesn’t let go.One Helluva Ride.

    There should be an award for the book you had to put down because you were so frightened, and then had to pick up again straight away to find out what happens – for me that would be Rattle by Fiona Cummins.

    I love Robert Bryndza books. I can’t put them down.

    Robert branza is a really good author I have read all his books and I can’t put them down give him a try

    A fearless female character in the name of Kathy Reichs is a great idea. I’m a scientist and Reichs is a model for my own series.

    Mel Sherratt has a knack for writing accessible, likeable and fundamentally human characters, The Girls Next Door was no different. I found the plot really engaging too … I raced through it and couldn’t put it down as I reached the final few chapters!’ Bibliophile Book Club
    exquisite crime thriller … Emotional, gritty and full of some OMFG twists, I dare you NOT to want to read this book!’

    A chance to submit an amazing author and book. Robert Bryndza and The Night Stalker

    This new author L J Ross has captured my imagination and have have moved from American crime writers to British crime writers, this lady is special!

    My Husband’s Wife by Jane Corry – a great read and a real page turner. I couldn’t put it down. This is Jane’s first crime novel with a second one out in May. Can’t wait.

    Wicked Game by Matt Johnson brilliant read one of those books you can’t put down

    Ruthless and Ruby’ s Palace absolutely a must read

    The Ruth Galloway stories are a darn good read. If you haven’t read them please do so – they are very good.

    Craig Robertson’s Murderabillia for most recommended – terrific read.

    Fingers crossed for Matt Johnson. Would love to see him win!

    Wicked Game is a blinding debut novel and deserves to win hands down

    Keery barns ruthless is the best book I have read in a long time

    The Nest of Vipers By Arthur Cole and Nigel C Williams is an excellent read.

    Great way to celebrate the new great writers otherwise not noticed Charlie Gallagher langthorne series are excellent reads.

    my auntie should get this she’s got two books out and she’s sucha good writer honestly 🙂 they are great !

    Having given up TV for Lent I replaced the evening with reading books. I stumbled across Dear Amy by Helen Callaghan and fell in love with reading all over again. I wanted to give something back to Helen Callaghan for helping me rediscover a long buried passion for a good story so what better way than to nominate her fabulous debut book. Thank you Helen Callaghan, and good luck.

    Goodness – thank you! That’s so kind, and I really appreciate it!

    Valentina is an absolute masterclass. Amazing work by S.E Lynes.

    The Silent Room is a cracking standalone thriller I can highly recommend.

    Wicked Game by Matt Johnson…
    Fascinating , compelling and pacy!
    I couldn’t put it down!

    Robert Bryndza has shone through a lot of authors for me. His Erika Foster serial crime thriller novels The Girl In The Ice; The Night Stalker and Dark Waters are an exceptional read and Robert reels you in from the very first page. The book club I belong to have read it as have family and friends. Highly recommended and he definitely deserves to win!

    The Kate Daniels series by Mari Hannah are a must for any crime fiction reader!

    Bodily Harm by Charlie Gallagher is a great start to a great trilogy! Page turner with a fantastic level of detail and knowledge!!

    Robin Roughley Absolutely fab author who takes you through every emotion you possess!

    I know of no other author who draws you in so deeply, to the pages of their novels, and takes you through every emotion you possess, and still leaves you wanting more.
    Writing that makes you feel personally included in the lives of every character……..that’s clever and what I want from a novel! P.B.

    I love the Robert Bryndza books……can’t wait for the next one!!!

    RJ Bailey is brilliant I love the book safe from harm, fantastic gripping read.

    My Sister’s Bones by Nuala Ellwood. A real couldn’t put it down, read it in one sitting, page turner. Great characterisation real understanding and depiction of PTSD and enough suspense and twist to make your heart leap. Brilliant

    The Promise by Casey Kelleher was a fantastic read!

    Taken by Alice Clark Platts
    An involving read. The characters and scenes are so well described-you’re there. Almost like a movie.
    A perfect story for adaptation to a tv thriller as she’s written it all!!

    Amazing book, as are all of his works, I couldn’t put it down!

    A gripping, exciting story with great reality and accuracy.

    Outstanding read, the first book I’ve read in quite some time that I didn’t want to put down!

    Nest of Vipers is a great read and one of a series of fabulous crime books by this collaboration of authors, Williams and Cole. Can’t wait for their next book in the series which should be available later this year!

    An opportunity to support the hard work that authors put in to writing a good read .
    Well deserved recognition

    Kerry Barnes seems to be one of those rare writers who have the knack of writing books which you cannot put down. Serious lack of sleep on the cards of you grab a copy of Ruthless (debut book) or its follow up, Ruby’s Palace. Definitely an author to follow in the future.

    Looking forward to the results! Robert Bryndza deserves a win!

    Robert Bryndza crime books are my new favourite. Detective Erika Foster is brilliant and unpredictable. I’ve stopped reading James Paterson for this guy.

    Brilliant way to vote!
    Look forward to seeing the results 🙂

    Great to be able to get good authors recognised great read Kerry Barnes ruthless

    It is so tough especially when I only read 1% of all new books published in last year.

    I recommended Trigger Break by Ty Patterson, however, I feel any of his books fit into the recommend category.

    A great way to recognise new authors such as Samantha Carrington.

    If you haven’t done so ……. read saving Sophie by Samantha Carrington. A great novel!

    Brilliant read couldn’t put it down up there with Kimberly chambers

    Kerry barnes relatively new author…fantastic books that you cannot put down…ansolutly brilliant books

    This was an easy choice for me Casey Kelleher is proving to be an author you can rely on to have you on the edge of your seat & deserves recognition.
    The hard part was choosing the one of many bad ass women from her books but I know I made the right choice.

    Little Girl Lost by Carol Wyer was a cracker of a book and a real page turner. She well decided to win an Award.

    Totally agree Little Girl Lost is brilliant

    Great book called Wicked Games By Matt Johnson, great job Matt Johnson Sir.

    Damsel fly.. a brilliant read…a real page turner!! Good luck sji Holliday..

    Well what can one say, well Matt Johnson book, Wicked Games is a mighty fine read, most enjoyable, Matt Johnson Sir thank you for a great book yet again, keep on doing a great job.

    I think Mark Edwards is creating some fascinating dead fun! Really enjoying his books!

    Helen Fields’ book Perfect Remains was the first novel I’ve read in a long time that felt like a fresh take on an old genre. I’ve finally started visiting book shops again!

    Helen fields has opened my eyes to reading again ! First book I have read in years and I can honestly say I haven’t put perfect remains down cannot wait for more

    My vote would be 100% for Matt Johnson and his amazing debut with “Wicked Game”. Matt has a very special skill which he uses with aplomb. His language is articulate and exciting and carries his reader through this novel with both literary nuances and glittering clarity. Enjoy.

    Mind decided to go blank when it came to a book which had been put on screen.

    I put ‘the girl on the train’ for that one, the book is phenomenal!!

    Sji Holliday…damsel fly..what a great book…well worth the read!!enjoy..

    So many good authors and characters, it was hard to chose.

    I agree. I’ve voted for Matt, even though I’ve been told one of mine is in the category too. Matt’s debut is excellent.

    The Taken is a gripping read evocatively set in the North of England and reveals a chilling web of deception that is all too real, given the truths we now know as self evident….a must read

    I couldn’t agree more. The Taken is an excellent second book, well researched in an authentic setting. DC Erica Martin deserves more exposure and I cannot wait to see how her character develops in both her personal and professional life.

    I enjoyed Wicked game and this book keeps up the high standards of interesting, fast paced writing that I have come to enjoy from this author….hurry up with your next one please !!

    Night stalker, Robert bryndza brilliant books can’t wait for number 4 to come out next month

    A great way to recognise up and coming authors such as the author Sam Carrington.

    Fantastic read and page turner , very well thought out

    Some great books by British authors this year. I don’t think the judges will have it easy! Best of luck!

    There’s some great new authors out there.

    Good plots and well researched………….the stories are so credible.

    If you haven’t, you should. DEADLY GAME by Matt Johnson. Superb read. Don’t take my word it. See the reviews on Amazon etc.

    I totally agree with you, i was lucky enough to win a competition and one of the main bad guys was named after me Chris Grady, loved both Matts books and cant wait for more from him

    Can’t believe that Enzo s saga has come to an end. So where are you taking me next Mr May

    Looking forward to seeing the winners in Harrogate.

    I think this is a great way of honouring a favourite book and author who might otherwise be overlooked.

    witness by carolinr mitchell an absolute cracker of a book really deserves to win

    I’ve put Carolines forward as well. Ruby Preston is an excellent police woman

    Some difficult choices to make, can’t wait to be at Harrogate to hear the winners

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