STRAND MAGAZINE CRITICS AWARDS

The Strand Magazine announced the winners of the 2021 Strand Critics Awards, recognizing “excellence in the field of mystery fiction and publishing.” Wonderful zoom celebration. Thanks, Andrew Gulli and Hank Phillipi Ryan for a great event. Congratulations to all!

Best Mystery Novel:
• Snow, by John Banville (Hanover Square Press)

Best Debut Novel:

• When No One Is Watching, by Alyssa Cole (Morrow)

This year's  Lifetime Achievement Awards:

Stephen King

Joyce Carol Oates

Alexander McCall Smith

Josh Stanton of Blackstone Publishing has been chosen to receive the 2021 Publisher of the Year Award.