Favorite Book of 2009: The Mystic Arts of Erasing All Signs of Death, by Charlie Huston (Ballantine Books)
Also nominated: Bury Me Deep, by Megan Abbott (Simon & Schuster); Tower, by Ken Bruen and Reed Farrel Coleman (Busted Flush Press); Trust No One, by Gregg Hurwitz (St. Martin’s Press); and The Amateurs, Marcus Sakey (Dutton)
Favorite First Book 2009: Even, by Andrew Grant (Minotaur)
Also nominated: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, by Alan Bradley (Delacorte); Running from the Devil, by Jamie Freveletti (Morrow); A Bad Day for Sorry, by Sophie Littlefield (Minotaur); and The Ghosts of Belfast, by Stuart Neville (Soho Crime)
Best Book in an Ongoing Series for 2009: Walking Dead, by Greg Rucka (Bantam)
In addition, the Jack Reacher Award (“given to an author who is someone we would recommend to everyone we meet and is also great to their fans and gives back to the mystery community”) went to Val McDermid.
The Crimespree Awards are sponsored by Crimespree Magazine.
Hat Tip: The Rap Sheet
Much deserved award for Val. I think she should interview everyone as she is terrific and it's just fun to hear her speak.I also love her books.
ReplyDeleteAndrew Grant seems to be just as gracious as his brother, Lee child.
I was offended by the first two pages of the Huston book and even more offended by his acceptance speech.