Apple TV to Adapt Slough House for the Small Screen

Great news! According to Variety.com Mick Herron’s outstanding Slough House series is being adapted.

Actor Gary Oldman will star in a small screen adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slough House books at Apple.  More information can be found here. The small screen adaptation is entitled Slow Horses after the first novel in the series.  

The Slough House series has won a number of awards. The first book in the series Slow Horses was nominated for the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award.  The second book in the series Dead Lions won the Gold Dagger in 2013. The third, Real Tigers, was shortlisted for both the Gold and Steel Daggers, for the Theakstons Crime Novel of the Year, and for the 2017 Macavity Award. It won the Last Laugh Award at Crimefest 2017, for the best humorous crime novel of 2016. The fourth book in the series Spook Street won Ian Fleming Steel Dagger and was also shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger, the Barry Award and The Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award. Spook Street won the Last Laugh Award. 

The fifth book London Rules, was shortlisted for both the Gold and Steel Daggers and was also shortlisted for the Barry and Last Laugh Awards and the Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award. It was also shortlisted for Last Laugh Award.   London Rules was the winner of the inaugural Capital Crime Best Thriller Award.

The most recent book is Joe Country which was published earlier this year.

The Peter Lovesey First Crime Novel Contest

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Peter Lovesey is the author of more than thirty highly praised mystery novels. He has been named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America and has been awarded the CWA Gold and Silver Daggers, the Cartier Diamond Dagger for Lifetime Achievement, the Strand Magazine Award for Lifetime Achievement, the Macavity, Barry, and Anthony Awards, and many other honours.  It was fifty years ago that his first mystery novel was published.  This was Wobbled to Death and introduced readers to Sergeant Cribb who goes on to investigate sports-related deaths.  Wobbled to Death was published after Peter Lovesey won a first novel contest he stumbled across in an English newspaper. Over 40 novels (and a few television series) later, he has gone on to become one of the most respected mystery writers at work today. ​

To celebrate Peter Lovesey's incredible career and its unusual beginnings, Soho Crime is proud to present the Peter Lovesey First Crime Novel Contest, in which one debut crime/mystery author will be awarded a publication contract with Soho Crime.*

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE CONTEST? Any writer, regardless of nationality, aged 18 or older, who has never been the author of any Published Novel (in any genre), as defined by the contest rules. Employees of Soho Press and members of their immediate families living in the same household (or a parent, subsidiary, or affiliate) are not eligible to enter.

WHAT TYPE OF NOVEL IS ELIGIBLE? For the purpose of this Contest, a “Crime Novel” means a work of fiction of at least 30,000 words that features any of the characteristics outlined in detail in the contest rules.

WHAT IS THE PRIZE? If a winner is selected, he or she will be offered the opportunity to enter into a publication agreement with Soho Press. After execution of the standard form author's agreement by both parties, the winner will receive an advance against future royalties of $10,000 (ten thousand US dollars).

WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRY? All submissions must be received by 11:59pm EST on April 1, 2020

WHO IS JUDGING THE ENTRIES? The editorial staff of Soho Crime will select a shortlist of two (2) or three (3) Finalists, and the winner will be selected from among the Finalists by Peter Lovesey.

HOW DO I ENTER? To enter into this contest, you must first read and agree to the complete contest rules, which contain the complete method of entry. Any entries that do not abide by entry rules are subject to disqualification.

Left Coast Crime “Crimelandia” Award results – Portland, Oregon March 12-15, 2015

Left Coast Crime is an annual convention sponsored by fans of mystery literature for fans of mystery literature, including both readers and authors. Usually held in the western half of North America, LCC’s intent is to provide an event where mystery fans can gather in convivial surroundings to pursue their mutual interests.

At Left Coast Crime 2015, “Crimelandia” four awards were given out at the 25th annual LCC convention, this year in Portland. 

The Lefty for best humorous mystery novel 

Herbie’s Game by Timothy Hallinan (Soho Crime)

The Bruce Alexander Memorial Historical Mystery Award 

A Deadly Measure of Brimstone by Catriona McPherson (Minotaur Books)

The Rose for best mystery novel set in the LCC region

Pirate Vishnu by Gigi Pandian, (Henery Press)

The Rosebud for best first mystery novel set anywhere in the world.

The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens (Seventh Street Books)

A full list of the nominees can be found here.  

2015 Left Coast Crime Awards. Congratulations to all!