DAGGER SHORTLISTS ANNOUNCED
The shortlists for the 2019 CWA Daggers have been announced.
Discover who made it to the final round below.
The Crime Writers' Association
CWA DIAMOND DAGGER WINNER 2019
Robert Goddard
CWA Diamond Dagger Winner 2019
Breathtaking plot twists, sharp characterisation, and insights into history…we celebrate an illustrious career.
CWA Dagger Gala Awards Dinner
The prestigious CWA Daggers will be awarded at a glittering occasion attended by authors, publishers and agents. The Dinner is open to any crime-writing fan and non-members of the CWA.
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