Awards: Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Longlist

An 18-title longlist has been released for this year's Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award, which celebrates "crime writing at its best" by U.K. and Irish authors. The prize is run by Harrogate International Festivals and sponsored by T&R Theakston Ltd, in partnership with WH Smith and the Express. Check out the complete longlist here. 

The shortlist will be announced in June and a winner named July 22 at the opening night of the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival. The winner receives £3,000 (about $4,165), and a handmade, engraved beer barrel provided by Theakston Old Peculier. 

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