Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Shortlist Announced

The 14 short-listed titles that will vie with each other to take the coveted title of Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2009 have been revealed!

Now it is down to YOU – the readers – to decide the winner. The Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year is the only award of its kind voted for by the general reading public. The winning title will be announced at the opening of the 2009 Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, Harrogate on Thursday 23 July at a glittering Awards Ceremony hosted by Radio 4’s Mark Lawson. And unlike most literary award presentations – YOU – can be there when it happens! Tickets are available to book now online or by calling the Ticket Hotline on 0845 130 8840.

Not read some (or any!) of the best crime novels
of the last year?

The 14 short-listed titles will be on promotion in Asda stores for three weeks from 7th July at the amazing offer price of 2 books for £7 making reading crime fiction great value for money.

Voting is now open. Make sure your favourite crime book is a real contender for the title – click here to cast your vote!

The 2009 short-list in full

Death Message – Mark Billingham

The Accident Man – Tom Cain

Bad Luck And Trouble – Lee Child

Gone To Ground – John Harvey

Ritual – Mo Hayder

The Garden of Evil – David Hewson

A Cure For All Diseases – Reginald Hill

The Colour Of Blood – Declan Hughes

Dead Man’s Footsteps – Peter James

Broken Skin – Stuart MacBride

Beneath The Bleeding – Val McDermid

Exit Music – Ian Rankin

Friend Of The Devil – Peter Robinson

Savage Moon – Chris Simms