Saturday 3 October 2020

Capital Crime Announces Amazon Publishing Readers' Awards Shortlists


Capital Crime and Amazon Publishing have partnered for a second year to present innovative new awards that give readers the power to honour their favourite books, films & TV 

After a successful first year with authors Ian Rankin, Oyinkan Braithewaite and C L Taylor among the 2019 winners, Capital Crime is pleased to announce the shortlists for the 2020 Amazon Publishing Readers’ Awards.  

The awards are a celebration of the crime and thriller genre and recognise excellence in film and television as well as books. The shortlists were decided by Capital Crime’s advisory board of authors, industry leaders and reviewers, and readers will have the final say on who wins in each category. 

David Headley, co-founder of Capital Crime said, ‘​Capital Crime is all about the readers. From our Festival to our Book Club we want to focus on continuing our inclusive celebration of the crime and thriller genres. We are here to entertain and engage with fellow fans, and it’s only natural we give readers the ultimate say over who wins our awards.’ 

Capital Crime’s innovative voting system which gives festival passholders and Capital Crime Book Club members the ability to decide their favourite books, film and TV series. The Amazon Publishing Readers’ Awards are decided by real crime and thriller fans. 

Adam Hamdy, author and screenwriter, and co-founder of Capital Crime said, Amazon leads the way in technology innovation and it’s fitting that our awards make use of new technology to put the power in the hands of crime and thriller fans. Get involved, become part of the Capital Crime community, and have your say.’ 

Capital Crime festival pass holders and Capital Crime Book Club subscribers will be able to vote for the winner in each category from today until 11th October. To vote Capital Crime Ticket Holders and Book Club subscribers should login and visit: 

Jose Chapa, Director, EU Books, at Amazon said: ‘We at Amazon Publishing are delighted that readers have shortlisted such a vibrant, diverse range of authors across so many categories for this year’s awards. It’s a testament to the fantastic quality of books on offer to readers in the crime and thriller genre this year, and it’s particularly inspiring to see so many up-and-coming authors featured.'

The winners of the awards will be announced at 6:30pm on Tuesday 13th October via Capital Crime’s social media platforms and newsletter. 

The 2020 Amazon Publishing Readers’ Award Nominees are: 

CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR 

Find Them Dead by Peter James 

Your House Will Pay by Steph Cha 

Bryant & May - Oranges and Lemons by Christopher Fowler 

Without A Trace by Mari Hannah 

Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz 


DEBUT BOOK OF THE YEAR 

Eight Detectives by Alex Pavesi 

The Creak on the Stairs by Eva Björg Ægisdottir 

Black Sun by Owen Matthews 

A Shadow on the Lens by Sam Hurcom 

The Wreckage by Robin Morgan Bentley 


THRILLER BOOK OF THE YEAR
 

The Split by Sharon Bolton 

Witchfinder by Andrew Wilson 

Three Hours by Rosamund Lupton

Knife Edge by Simon Mayo 

All Fall Down by MJ Arlidge 


MYSTERY BOOK OF THE YEAR 

Rules for Perfect Murder by Peter Swanson 

The Mist by Ragnar Jónasson 

The House Guest by Mark Edwards 

Island of Secrets by Rachel Rhys 

The Holdout by Graham Moore 


E-BOOK OF THE YEAR 

Three Perfect Liars by Heidi Perks 

Strangers by C L Taylor 

Death in the East by Abir Mukherjee 

The Less Dead by Denise Mina 

Remember Me by Amy McLellan 


AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR 

The Guest List by Lucy Foley 

If It Bleeds by Stephen King 

Death in the East by Abir Mukherjee 

The Dance of the Serpents by Oscar Muriel 

Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz 


INDEPENDENT VOICE BOOK OF THE YEAR 

Beast by Matt Wesolowski 

The Aosawa Murders by Riku Onda 

Little Siberia by Antti Tuomainen 

The Creak on the Stairs by Eva Bjorg Ægisdóttir 

A Dark Matter by Doug Johnstone 


CRIME MOVIE OF THE YEAR 

Knives Out 

Joker 

Uncut Gems 

Parasite

Queen & Slim 


CRIME TV SHOW OF THE YEAR 

The Stranger 

I May Destroy You 

Giri/Haji

Quiz 

The Liar (Season 2) 

ABOUT CAPITAL CRIME 

Capital Crime is a diverse, inclusive and socially responsible festival, running initiatives including social outreach to support students exploring a literary career, an innovative digital festival and the ​New Voices Award.​ The festival is the brainchild of British screenwriter Adam Hamdy and Managing Director of Goldsboro Books, David Headley.

Capital Crime offers fans unprecedented access to their favourite crime and thriller creatives. Capital Crime is a celebration of books, films and TV and the line-up is an unrivalled mix of world class talent, rising stars and newcomers. Capital Crime is a must for fans of all things crime and thriller.

Capital Crime’s inaugural festival took place from September 26-28 2019 at the 

Connaught Rooms in London. Guests included Kate Atkinson, Robert Harris, David Baldacci, Ian Rankin, Ann Cleeves, Robert Glenister, Leye Adenle, Denise Mina, Anthony Horowitz, Abir Mukherjee and many more prestigious authors. 

Capital Crime organisers cancelled their 2020 festival, due to take place on 1– 3 October 

2020, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Capital Crime is an inclusive, and welcoming festival with the safety and enjoyment of their on site team, panelists and guests at the heart of every event. They look forward to announcing their 2021 festival in due course. 

THE CAPITAL CRIME BOOK CLUB 

In September 2020 Capital Crime launched the Capital Crime Book Club. The Capital Crime Book Club is an affordable monthly subscription service that will be a year-round, inclusive, home for readers, and a regular link between authors and fans. 

Every month our subscribers will receive: 

● Two carefully curated paperbacks from the crime and thriller genre. 

Access to exclusive online author interviews with the opportunity to submit questions in advance. 

● The latest news and competitions in the crime and thriller community. 

● Access to our back catalog of festival content and interviews which grows every month. For more information on ​The Capital Crime Book Club you can visit their website here: www.capitalcrime.digital/capital-crime-book-club

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