Shortlists in the four categories of the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards have been announced and can be seen here. Sponsored by the Australian Crime Writers Association, the awards honor works in the categories of best crime fiction, debut crime fiction, true crime, and international crime fiction. Winners will be named September 25.
The judging panel noted that 2024 was "the year of cozy crime, a sub-genre that has surged in popularity around the world," and that "despite being fiction, a number of books reflected real world issues, including providing voices for girls and women."