Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year

The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year was awarded to The Intrusions by Stav Sherez.

The winner was announced tonight at an award ceremony during opening ceremonies of the 16th Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate. Sherez will receive a £3,000 cash prize, as well as a handmade, engraved beer barrel provided by Theakston Old Peculier. The awards night will also feature the Outstanding Contribution to Crime Fiction Award.

John Grisham was declared the winner of the Theakston Old Peculier Outstanding Contribution to Crime Fiction.

HT: Erin Mitchell