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by Barry Forshaw

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Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award Longlist Announced

A major accolade in the crime writing field, the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award is unique in that it is the only one of its kind which is largely voted for by the general public. Voting is at www.theakstons.co.uk; the result of this vote will determine the eight titles that make it onto the shortlist.

The longlist in full is:

· In the Dark by Mark Billingham

· If It Bleeds by Duncan Campbell

· The Surrogate by Tania Carver

· The Business by Martina Cole

· A Simple Act of Violence by R.J. Ellory

· Until It's Over by Nicci French

· The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths

· Cold in Hand by John Harvey

· Skin by Mo Hayder

· Vows of Silence by Susan Hill

· The Dying Breed by Declan Hughes

· Dead Tomorrow by Peter James

· Target by Simon Kernick

· A Darker Domain by Val McDermid

· Gallows Lane by Brian McGilloway

· Geezer Girls by Dreda Say Mitchell

· Singing to the Dead by Caro Ramsay

· Doors Open by Ian Rankin

· All The Colours of Darkness by Peter Robinson

· Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith

The shortlist will be announced on Thursday 1st July 2010, at which point voters will be asked to cast theri vote once again. The result of this second online vote will hold a 20% share within the all-new judging panel to decide on the eventual winner. The panel includes: Jenni Murray, BBC Radio 4 broadcaster and author; John Dugdale, Guardian Associate Media Editor; Natalie Haynes, comedian and journalist; and Simon Theakston, Executive Director of T&R Theakston Ltd.

Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year & Festival Opening Party

Thursday 22 July, 8.00pm, £15

The winner of the prize will be announced by radio broadcaster and festival regular Mark Lawson on the opening night of the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate on Thursday 22nd July. The winner will receive a £3,000 cash prize, as well as a handmade, engraved beer barrel provided by Theakstons Old Peculier. Make sure you are there to congratulate the winner!

Book tickets may be booked on 0845 130 8840

Posted at 10:52AM Saturday 29 May 2010

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