Stuart MacBride was chosen as winner of the 2007 Dagger in the Library from a shortlist of six, with C.J. Sansom being Very Hignly Commended. The other four names on the shortlist were Kate Atkinson, Susan Hill, Barbara Nadel and Courttia Newland. Here is more information about the runners-up:
Judges’ comments:
‘With her offbeat and eccentric stories, Kate Atkinson is taking the crime genre in a new direction. Jackson Brodie is a fine addition to the league of flawed but successful detectives. We can’t wait to read more.’
The Unoffical Kate Atkinson Website
Judges’ comments:
‘Her novels leave a deep impression on our readers, as sinister events seep into everyday life. Simon Serrailler is a cultured detective in the Adam Dalgleish mould, and the supporting characters are equally well drawn. But be warned, there are a few shocks along the way.’
Photo: © Franta Provancek
Judges’ comments:
‘Well researched and with lots of added extras, plus some wonderful imagery ... Sympathetic heroes, and a whole new world is exposed through her descriptions of life in Istanbul. All human life is there!’
Judges’ comments:
‘Well crafted stories and an immersion into inner-city London life ... There are no certainties here, no absolute rights or wrongs, we found his books riveting and would love to read more – if you’re fond of cosy reading these aren’t for you, but this is definitely an author to push further into the limelight.’
Photo: © Julia West
Will Cooban (Chair) - Bexley Libraries
Mark Benjamin - Northumberland Libraries
Miriam Bennett - Liverpool Library
Jonathan Gibbs - City of London Libraries
Muriel Waldt - Bedfordshire Libraries
Kim Wallis - Leicestershire Libraries