Announcing: The Crime Stack

Announcing a new member benefit at Sisters in Crime. The Crime Stack is a monthly book draw for members. Every month we will have 20 books to give away as a thank you to members for supporting our work to celebrate women’s crime writing on the page and screen. Members don’t need to do anything to be in it. They just need to be a member at the end of the month when we do the draw.

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Winner – Children’s Book

Clara is a small scruffy chook who is tormented by the rooster and the other hens. She escapes by watching a girl detective on TV and sees herself as a fellow crime-solver. She can’t speak human but writes a letter that there is an egg thief in the area ….

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Winner – Best Debut Book

Leah Swann’s writing is subtle which makes the narrative developments even more frightening. The finale leaves readers in a dark, ambiguous place, and sparked questions among the judges. Sheerwater is a standout, and we look forward to reading more from Leah Swann.

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Winner – Best Young Adult Crime Book

Through … vividly written characters the author skilfully introduces themes of family violence, teenage pregnancy, entrenched racism and family secrets. Then she weaves them into a more complex story of loss and love, beauty and horror.  An outstanding work by a talented author.

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