Theakston Crime Novel of the Year Shortlist Revealed for 2017

The shortlist for the Old Peculier Theakston Crime Novel of the year was announced yesterday, reducing the original longlist down to six fantastic crime novels, all worthy winners of the award.

The shortlist contains some well known names in the crime genre, such as Val McDermid and Chris Brookmyre, who have both been nominated in previous years, and some newer authors you may not have heard of.

Now the shortlist is announced, these books will be promoted in libraries and WHS stores in the UK over the next seven weeks until 20th July when the £3,000 winner will be announced at the Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate. We’ll bring you news of the winner as we get it but for now, here are the shortlisted books:

Out of Bounds US
Out of Bounds UK

Real Tigers US
Real Tigers UK

After You Die US
After You Die UK

Black Widow US
Black Widow UK

Lie With Me US
Lie With Me UK

Missing, Presumed US
Missing, Presumed UK