The Crime Writers' Association

Dagger Longlists 2021 Announced

Visit the Daggers section of the website, and select a specific dagger to view the longlist.

Congratulations to Martina Cole on receiving the 2021 CWA Diamond Dagger.

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Open for Nominations

Publishers
Nominate your books published in 2021
First half-year closes 31 July

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