The Crime Writers’ Association

John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger 2021

Shortlisted


Stephen Spotswood

Fortune Favours the Dead

Published by: Headline, Wildfire

1945 Manhattan. A renowned female PI has MS, and so is aided by a kooky, witty, formerly circus-trained assistant, conveniently equipped with lock-picking and knife-throwing skills. There is great interplay between these two, with humour and snappy dialogue, plus a compelling period background.

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