Where Roses Never Die by Gunnar Staalesen, translated from the Norwegian by Don Bartlett (Orenda Books) was announced at Bristol CrimeFest as winner of the Petrona Award for Best Scandinavian Crime Novel of the Year. Other winners were:
Audible Sounds of Crime Award: Clare Mackintosh, I See You, read by Rachel Atkins; eDunnit Award: Laura Lippman, Wilde Lake; HRF Keating Award: Barry Forshaw, Brit Noir; Last Laugh Award: Mick Herron, Real Tigers; Best Crime Novel for Children (8-12): Robin Stevens, Murder Most Unladylike: Mistletoe and Murder; Best Crime Novel for Young Adults (12-16): Simon Mason, Kid Got Shot.