Friday, September 26, 2025

2025 NGAIO MARSH AWARD WINNERS



2025 Ngaio Marsh Awards Winners
The winners of the 2025 Ngaio Marsh Awards were announced in three categories: Best Novel, Best First Novel, and Best Non-Fiction. 
The Awards celebrate excellence in mystery, thriller, crime, and suspense writing by New Zealand authors
The winners were announced as part of a special event in conjunction with WORD Christchurch and the Court Theatre on Thursday, 25 September. Congratulations to all. 
Thanks, Craig Sisterson, for all you do for New Zealand crime writers, as well as  the entire mystery community. 

BEST NOVEL

  • Return To Blood by Michael Bennett (Simon & Schuster)

BEST FIRST NOVEL

  • The Defiance Of Frances Dickinson by Wendy Parkins (Affirm Press)

BEST NONFICTION

  • The Crewe Murders by Kirsty Johnstone & James Hollings (Massey Uni Press)

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