The Sisters in Crime’s 22nd Davitt Awards were announced last night. Six debut books in the crime and mystery genre received awards.
The annual awards recognise the best women’s crime books. Award-winning journalist and true crime writer, Louise Milligan, presented the awards at South Melbourne’s Rising Sun Hotel.
Dr Philomena Horsley, the judges’ facilitator said: ‘So many of the debut books were so accomplished. Some of the winners have other books under their belts. The talents they bring to the crime and mystery genre are formidable. It’s not surprising that so many women are turning to crime. It’s the most popular genre and offers so many possibilities when it comes to themes, plotting, characterisation, and location.’
Check out the winners:
Best Adult Novel
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy (Penguin Random House Australia)
Best Young Adult Novel prize
The Gaps by Leanne Hall (Text Publishing)
Best Children’s Novel Award
The Detective’s Guide to Ocean Travel by Nicki Greenberg (Affirm Press).
Best Debut Book
Before You Knew My Name by Jacqueline Bublitz (Allen & Unwin)
Readers’ Choice
Before You Knew My Name by Jacqueline Bublitz (Allen & Unwin)
Best Non-Fiction Book
The Winter Road: A Story of Legacy, Land and a Killing at Croppa Creek by Kate Holden (Black Inc.).
