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  • The 2026 Dagger Awards

    The 2026 Dagger Awards were presented on July 2, 2026, in London. The Dagger Awards are presented by The Crime Writer’s Association to celebrate the best in crime and thriller writing. Listed are the winners (listed first in bold) and the finalists. All of the 2026 Dagger Awards finalists would be great to add to…

    July 17, 2026

  • The 2026 Shamus Awards Finalists

    The Private Eye Writers of America have released their finalists for the 2026 Shamus Awards. If you’re anything like me, I love a good mystery. Throw in an engaging detective, and there’s room on my shelf just waiting. The Shamus Awards are awarded each year by the Private Eye Writers of America for the best…

    July 3, 2026

  • 2026 Thriller Awards

    The 2026 International Thriller Writers (ITW ) Thriller Award Winners were announced at the ThrillerFest Awards Banquet

    May 11, 2026

  • Malice Domestic 38 and the 2025 Agatha Awards

    Malice Domestic 38 and the 2025 Agatha Awards were April 23-26, 2026.

    May 6, 2026

  • The Crime Writers’ Association’s 2026 Dagger Awards Longlist

    The Crime Writers’ Association (CWA) announced the 2026 Dagger Awards longlist.

    April 20, 2026

  • A Review of Trouble in Queenstown by Delia Pitts

    Trouble in Queenstown by Delia Pitts (Minotaur Books, 2024) is the first book in a new mystery series.

    November 4, 2025

  • The 2025 Anthony, Shamus, and Barry Awards Winners

    The 2025 Anthony Awards, Shamus Awards, and Barry Awards were announced at the 2025 Bouchercon World Mystery Convention in New Orleans.

    September 12, 2025

  • Let Me Re-Introduce Myself

    Welcome back to Opening a Mystery, where I hoped to share with you my love for mystery stories and novels.

    July 10, 2025

  • 2025 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award Finalists

    Killer Nashville has announced the finalists for their 2025 Silver Falchion Award.

    July 3, 2025

  • The 2025 ITW Thriller Award Winners

    The 2025 ITW Thriller Award winners were announced at Thrillerfest Awards Banquet on June 21 in New York City.

    June 25, 2025
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