The International Association of Crime Writers, North America have announced the 2020 Hammett Nominees.
The Hammett Prize is given for literary Excellence in Crime Writing. This is a distinguished award for a single book and is open to writers at any stage in their career
Congratulations to all the nominees.
The following books (in alphabetical order) have been selected for the short list:
In Old Bombay by Nev March (Minotaur) Based on a true story, in 1892 a soldier recovering from wounds investigates a murder.
The Mountains Wild by Sarah Stewart Taylor (Minotaur) - A New York detective revisits the disappearance of her cousin in Ireland two decades ago.
Three Hours in Paris by Cara Black (Soho)- In World War II, a young female sniper is sent to Paris to assassinate the Führer.
When These Mountains Burn by David Joy (Putnam) - A father in Appalachia confronts the opioid epidemic in an attempt to rescue his son.
Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden (Ecco) - Vigilante Virgil Wounded Horse investigates the spread of heroin on the reservation.
The 2020 reading committee, consisted of Christopher Chan, Marni Graff, Debbi Mack, and Chair J. Madison Davis
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