Having revealed our shortlist of entries in the last issue, which included the standout talent of three aspiring writers, our judges have finished their task of choosing the entry they feel is the most original and exciting crime thriller. The choice wasn’t an easy one, as all three novelists show unmistakable promise – and each of them displays unique strengths. However, after a lot of debate and discussion, we’ve decided that the winner of the first Psychologies Thriller Writing Competition is People You May Know by Alison Percival.