Bloody Scotland – The 12 suspects
The Bloody Scotland longlist has just been announced and having been one of the judges to get to this stage, I can say it’s been a real pleasure to narrow down the many entries. I had five books to read and judge (can’t tell you which ones else I’d be dunked in River Forth or locked up in Stirling Castle) but there were some crackers on the long long list can I just say. This longlist is a well deserving one and I am so happy to see my favourites there!
Here’s the list –
Lin Anderson – None But the Dead
Chris Brookmyre – Want You Gone
Ann Cleeves – Cold Earth
Helen Fields – Perfect Remains
Val McDermid – Out of Bounds
Claire MacLeary – Cross Purpose
Denise Mina – The Long Drop
Owen Mullen – Games People Play
Ian Rankin – Rather Be the Devil
Craig Robertson – Murderabilia
Craig Russell – The Quiet Death of Thomas Quaid
Jay Stringer – How to Kill Friends & Implicate People
It’s been a real honour taking part in this judging process but tricky too so I can only imagine what hard work the judges for this final stage are going to have infront of them!
The judges will be chaired by Director of Granite Noir, Lee Randall, comedian and crime fiction fan, Susan Calman and journalist, Craig Sisterson who between them cover three continents. The finalists will be revealed at the beginning of September and the winner announced at our Opening Gala reception on Friday 8th September, which you can buy tickets to attend.
Can’t wait to find out the winner – who do you think deserves the accolade?
