  The CWA International
Dagger 2010
VINNARE
"Four plot strands whorl around the vortex of an unexplained death. It is impossible to reduce this mysterious novel to ghost story, a police procedural or a gothic tale."  
NOMINERADE The CWA Gold Dagger 2010The Gold Dagger is the year’s top award, for the best crime novel, originally written in English, by an author of any nationality. NOMINERADE
The CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger 2010For the best thriller published in the UK between 1 June 2009 and 31 May 2010. NOMINERADE
A Loyal Spy av Simon Conway
 Cartier Diamond Dagger 2010
"Val McDermid is a worthy winner whose work has entertained and thrilled millions of readers as well as many more who have enjoyed the TV adaptations her books have inspired.”
The Ellis Peters Historical Award 2009Established for the best historical crime novel by an author of any nationality, the award commemorates the life and work of Ellis Peters (Edith Pargeter) (1913-1995), a prolific author perhaps best known as the creator of Brother Cadfael. VINNARE 
"The judging panel was mightily impressed by the exceptional quality of novels entered into the award – even commending two authors on the longlist. Philip Kerr is a truly worthy recipient of the prize."
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