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2004 Dashiell Hammett Nominees

This is awarded by the North American Branch of the International Association of Crime Writers, for a work of literary excellence (fiction or non-fiction) in the field of crime writing, by a US or Canadian author. The winner does not have to be hardboiled or a detective novel. The winning title is selected by a reading committee of IACW/NA, based on recommendations from other members and the publishing community, and the winner is chosen by three distinguished outside judges. The award is a bronze trophy, designed by West Coast sculptor, Peter Boiger, whose falcon-headed thin man symbolizes Dashielll Hammett's literary spirit.

The 2004 Hammett Prize (for novels published in 2003) will be presented at the Boucheron world mystery convention in Toronto.

The nominees:

• Seduction of Water by Carol Goodman -WINNER!
• The Delicate Storm by Giles Blunt
• Tropic of Night by Michael Gruber
• Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane
• Every Secret Thing by Laura Lippman

 

2003 Dasheill Hammet Awards

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