Ned Kelly Kudos

The Australian Crime Writing Association announced the winners of the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards. The awards are Australia’s oldest recognition honoring published crime fiction and true crime writing in the categories of Best Crime Fiction, Best Debut Crime Fiction, Best True Crime, and Best International Crime Fiction. Entries are accepted for books published in the 12 months prior to March 1st of each year. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists!

Best Crime Fiction:  Darling Girls - By Sally Hepworth

 

Also nominated:

 

Killer Traitor Spy - By Tim Ayliffe
Dark Corners - By Megan Goldin
Dark Mode - By Ashley Kalagian Blunt
The Seven - By Chris Hammer
Ripper - By Shelley Burr
The Tea Ladies - By Amanda Hampson
Everyone on this Train is a Suspect - By Benjamin Stevenson

Best International Crime Fiction:  The Only Suspect - By Louise Candlish

Also nominated:

 

Birnam Wood - By Eleanor Catton
Dice - By Claire Baylis
Resurrection Walk - By Michael Connelly
The Search Party - By Hannah Richell
Zero Days - By Ruth Ware

Best Debut Crime Fiction:  Murder in the Pacific: Ifira Point - By Matt Francis

Also nominated:

Four Dogs Missing - By Rhys Gard
Gus and the Missing Boy - By Troy Hunter
Lowbridge - By Lucy Campbell
The Fall Between - By Darcy Tindale
The Beacon - By P.A. Thomas
Violet Kelly and the Jade Owl - By Fiona Britton

Best True Crime:  Crossing the Line - By Nick McKenzie

Also nominated:

Killing for Country – By David Marr
The Murder Squad - By Michael Adams
Reckless - By Marele Day
The Teacher’s Pet - By Hedley Thomas