The Crime Writers’ Association

Twisted Dagger 2026

Shortlisted


Sam Lloyd

The Bodies

Edited by: Elizabeth Counsell

Published by: Transworld - Bantam

Judges’ comments

The judges all felt that The Bodies is a clever, dark and morally ambiguous psychological thriller. With a tight plot, brilliantly executed, and several unexpected twists, this book kept us thoroughly entertained and left us questioning everything we think we would do in a similar situation.

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