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Crime fiction

A Crime film, in the most general sense, is a film that involves various aspects crime and the criminal justice system. Stylistically, it can fall under many different genres, most commonly drama film, thriller film, mystery film, action film and film noir. Films focused on the Mafia are a typical...
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Gold Dagger

The Gold Dagger Award was an award given annually by the Crime Writers' Association for best crime novel of the year. For its first five years, it was known as the Crossed Red Herring Award. From 1995 to 2002 the award acquired sponsorship from...

Dagger of Daggers

The Dagger of Daggers was a special award given in 2005 by the Crime Writers' Association (CWA) to celebrate its 50th anniversary. All books that had previously won the CWA Gold Dagger for Best Crime Novel of the Year were eligible, and the purpose...

Glass key award

The Glass Key award (Swedish: Glasnyckeln) is a literature award given annually to a crime novel by an author from the Nordic countries. The award, named after the novel The Glass Key by crime writer Dashiell Hammett, is a real glass key given every...

Cartier Diamond Dagger

The Cartier Diamond Dagger is an award given by the Crime Writers' Association of Great Britain to authors who have made an outstanding lifetime's contribution to the genre. The most recent winner is Andrew Taylor.

Edgar Award for Best Motion Picture Screenplay

The following is a list of Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Motion Picture, one of the Edgar Awards awarded to authors and others by the Mystery Writers of America. The "Best Motion Picture" award has been presented since 1946.

Duncan Lawrie International Dagger

The Duncan Lawrie International Dagger is an award given by the Crime Writers' Association for best translated crime novel of the year. The winning author receives an ornamental dagger and £5,000. The translator of the novel is also awarded £1,000....

Martin Beck Award

The Martin Beck Award is an award given by the Swedish Crime Writers' Academy (Svenska Deckarakademin) for the best crime novel in translation. It is one of the most prestigious international crime-writing awards. The Award is named after Martin...

Dagger in the Library

The CWA] Dagger in the Library (Golden Handcuffs in 1994-1996) is an annual award given by the British Crime Writers' Association to a particular author. The award is given to a "living author who has given the most pleasure to readers" . Yearly...

Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award

The Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award is a crime-fiction award, sponsored by Theakston's Old Peculier. It is awarded annually at Harrogate Crime Writing Festival in the UK, held every July. The winner receives £3000 and a small...

Best Swedish Crime Novel Award

The Best Swedish Crime Novel Award (Bästa svenska kriminalroman) is a literary prize awarded annually since 1982 by the Swedish Crime Writers' Academy. The winners of the award are:

Robert L. Fish Memorial Award

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  • 1984
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