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Book Review: Vintage Crime edited by Martin Edwards

By Doreen Sheridan

August 14, 2020

The Crime Writers Association is a venerable society founded in 1953 to support, promote, and celebrate the overarching crime genre. While based in the UK, it also has many members from other nations. It is perhaps best known nowadays for awarding the prestigious CWA Dagger awards, honoring the year’s best crime writing. Since 1956, the…

Rounding up Anthony, Barry, Dilys, Macavity, and Shamus Awards from 2012 Bouchercon

Awards Extravanganza!: Rounding Up 2012’s Anthony, Barry, Dilys, Macavity, and Shamus!

By Crime HQ

October 11, 2012

One reason the annual crime conference Bouchercon’s a big deal is because it gathers enough of our kind of people in one place that deals can be discussed, personal meetings can be had, friendships can be made, and awards can be given! As usual, there were 5 different sets of crime awards given during the…