The 2023 Daggers have been announced!

The 2023 Daggers winners have been announced. You can view each Dagger winner by clicking the buton below, or download a full list (PDF).

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Walter Mosley – 2023 CWA Diamond Dagger winner

Walter Mosley is the 2023 recipient of the highest honour in crime writing, the CWA Diamond Dagger. Walter was interviewed by our 2009 Diamond Dagger winner, Andrew Taylor. You can read the interview here.

Could Your Crime Book Win a Dagger?

You or your publisher can submit your book published in 2023 for the 2024 Daggers.
Great prizes!

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Time to Read a Dagger-Listed Book?

For full lists view a PDF here, or click on individual Dagger pages for all shortlists and longlists.

The CWA Daggers

Find what you’re looking for

Looking for a certain kind of crime novel, or one by a particular author?
See what a search brings up in Find An Author/Book.

Critiques & Editing

Want an expert critique or edit of your crime novel?
Check out the CWA’s Criminal Critiques & Editing.

The Crime Readers’ Association

Would you like monthly eNewsletters about the latest crime books? Visit the Crime Readers’ Association and subscribe – it’s free.

About the CWA

The CWA promotes, supports and celebrates crime writing, and writers of all crime fiction and non-fiction from across the globe. We’re proud to be a growing, thriving community with membership encompassing authors of all ages and at every stage of their careers.

Find out more about who can join the CWA and the benefits we provide: