Chair of the CWA
Peter James said, “Frederick Forsyth is a hugely deserving recipient and The
Day of the Jackal remains one of the greatest thrillers of our times.
He has set a new standard of research-based authenticity with his writing,
which has had a major influence both on my work and on many of my
contemporaries in the crime and thriller field. We are very thrilled that he
has accepted this award.”
The Diamond Dagger recipient is chosen each year by the CWA
committee, from a shortlist nominated by the membership. Shortlisted authors
must meet two essential criteria: first, their careers must be marked by
sustained excellence, and second, they must have made a significant
contribution to crime fiction published in the English language, whether
originally or in translation. The award is made purely on merit without
reference to age, gender or nationality. The Diamond Dagger will be presented
to Frederick Forsyth at an award ceremony later this year.
Past winners include:
2011: Lindsey Davis
2010: Val McDermid
2009: Andrew Taylor
2008: Sue Grafton
2007: John Harvey
2006: Elmore Leonard
2005: Ian Rankin
A complete list of winners can be found at www.thecwa.co.uk
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