CWA SPECIALS 2025, Part 1, THE WHODUNNIT DAGGER
The Crime Writers Association Whodunnit Dagger
A CWA Specials Part 1
The Whodunnit Dagger celebrates books where the sex, swearing, and bloodletting take place offstage–books that focus on the intellectual challenge at the heart of a good mystery, and which revolve around often quirky characters. Books in this category include cosy crime, traditional crime, and Golden Age-inspired mysteries.
Interviews with all six shortlisted authors ahead of the prize announcement on 3rd July 2025.
SJ Bennett A Death in Diamonds
Andreina Cordini Murder at the Christmas Emporium
Lisa Hall The Case of the…
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