Sisters in Crime Australia has released a shortlist for the 24th Davitt Awards, recognizing the best crime and mystery books by Australian women. The shortlists are presented in four categories: adult novels, nonfiction books, YA novels, and children's novels. Four of the adult novels are debut works. All 37 debut books are also under consideration for the Debut Award. Check out the complete shortlist here.
Judges' coordinator Ruth Wykes said, "It's been a Herculean task for the six judges--so many fabulous books have missed the cut. Australian women's crime writing is riding a huge wave that has left our shores and is now sweeping around the world."
Six Davitt Awards will be presented August 31 in Melbourne, including Best Adult Novel; Best Young Adult Novel; Best Children's Novel; Best Nonfiction Book; Best Debut Book (any category); and Readers' Choice (as voted by the 600-plus members of Sisters in Crime Australia).