Hammett Honors - In Reference to Murder

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April 10, 2022

Hammett Honors

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The International Association of Crime Writers, North America today announced the finalists for the 2021 Dashiell Hammett Award for Literary Excellence in Crime Writing. Since 1991, the IACW/NA has presented the Hammett trophy to the book of the year that best represents the conception of literary excellence in crime writing.The finalist books this year are, in alphabetical order by author:

 

  • Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby (Flatiron Books)
  • Stung by William Deverell (ECW Press)
  • Five Decembers by James Kestrel (Hard Case Crime)
  • Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead (Doubleday)
  • The Sacrifice of Lester Yates by Robin Yocum (Arcade Crime Wave)

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