The Crime Writers’ Association

ILP John Creasey First Novel Dagger 2026

Shortlisted


Bailey Seybolt

Coram House

Edited by: Alison Hennessey

Published by: Bloomsbury Publishing - Raven Books

Judges’ comments

Intrigue around a former children’s home has a true crime writer hooked. The author delivers a fresh look on a familiar theme with plenty of twists and turns.

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