The most prestigious Dagger of all, the Diamond Dagger, sponsored by Karen Baugh Menuhin, awards a lifetime contribution to crime writing in the English language, and is nominated by CWA members.
25 years ago, Mark Billingham’s debut novel Sleepyhead became an instant bestseller, launching a prolific career as a novelist.
Born in Birmingham, he worked as an actor and stand-up comedian before becoming a full-time author, … More
Become part of a thriving community of successful crime writers with invaluable support, expertise and marketing opportunities for all our members.
