Dilys Award – Mystery Novel Winners

2014

Dilys Award Mystery Novel results for the 2014 award year.

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Winner

Ordinary Grace

Krueger, William Kent

Standalone · Mystery

Apr-2013 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Nominee

The Land of Dreams

Sundstol, Vidar

Standalone · Mystery

Oct-2013 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Pagan Spring

Malliet, G.M.

A Max Tudor Novel Series · Book 3 · Mystery

Oct-2013 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Seven for a Secret

Faye, Lyndsay

Timothy Wilde Series · Book 2 · Historical Mystery

Sep-2013 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Spider Woman's Daughter

Hillerman, Anne

A Jim Chee/Joe Leaphorn Mystery Series · Book 19 · Police Procedural

Oct-2013 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Spider Woman's Daughter

Hillerman, Anne

A Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito Novel Series · Book 1 · Police Procedural

Oct-2013 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

2013

Dilys Award Mystery Novel results for the 2013 award year.

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Winner

Before the Poison

Robinson, Peter

Standalone · Mystery

Mar-2012 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Nominee

The Expats

Pavone, Chris

Kate Moore Series · Book 1 · Espionage

Mar-2012 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Mr. Churchill's Secretary

MacNeal, Susan Elia

A Maggie Hope Novel Series · Book 1 · Historical Mystery

Apr-2012 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

2012

Dilys Award Mystery Novel results for the 2012 award year.

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Winner

Ghost Hero

Rozan, S.J.

A Lydia Chin/Bill Smith Mystery Series · Book 12 · Private Investigator

Oct-2011 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Nominee

A Trick of the Light

Penny, Louise

Chief Inspector Gamache Series · Book 7 · Police Procedural

Sep-2011 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

2011

Dilys Award Mystery Novel results for the 2011 award year.

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Winner

Bury Your Dead

Penny, Louise

Chief Inspector Gamache Series · Book 6 · Police Procedural

Oct-2010 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Nominee

The Lock Artist

Hamilton, Steve

Standalone · Thriller

Jan-2010 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Love Songs from a Shallow Grave

Cotterill, Colin

Dr. Siri Paiboun Series · Book 7 · Historical Mystery

Aug-2010 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

2010

Dilys Award Mystery Novel results for the 2010 award year.

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Winner

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

Bradley, Alan

A Flavia de Luce Mystery Series · Book 1 · Historical Mystery

Feb-2009 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Nominee

The Brutal Telling

Penny, Louise

Chief Inspector Gamache Series · Book 5 · Police Procedural

Oct-2009 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

The Girl Who Played with Fire

Larsson, Stieg

Millennium Series · Book 2 · Thriller

Jan-2009 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

A Quiet Belief in Angels

Ellory, R.J.

Standalone · Thriller

Sep-2009 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

2009

Dilys Award Mystery Novel results for the 2009 award year.

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Winner

Trigger City

Chercover, Sean

Ray Dudgeon Series · Book 2 · Private Investigator

Oct-2008 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Nominee

Child 44

Smith, Tom Rob

Leo Demidov Series · Book 1 · Thriller

May-2008 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

The Dawn Patrol

Winslow, Don

Boone Daniels Series · Book 1 · Suspense

May-2008 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Silent in the Sanctuary

Raybourn, Deanna

A Lady Julia Grey Mystery Series · Book 2 · Historical Mystery

Nov-2007 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

The Victoria Vanishes

Fowler, Christopher

A Peculiar Crimes Unit Mystery (Bryant and May) Series · Book 6 · Mystery

Nov-2008 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

2008

Dilys Award Mystery Novel results for the 2008 award year.

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Winner

Thunder Bay

Krueger, William Kent

A Cork O'Connor Mystery Series · Book 7 · Law Enforcement

Aug-2007 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Nominee

The Blade Itself

Sakey, Marcus

Standalone · Mystery

Jan-2007 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Her Royal Spyness

Bowen, Rhys

Her Royal Spyness Series · Book 1 · Historical Mystery

Jul-2007 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Silent in the Grave

Raybourn, Deanna

A Lady Julia Grey Mystery Series · Book 1 · Historical Mystery

Jan-2007 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

The Spellman Files

Lutz, Lisa

An Izzy Spellman Mystery Series · Book 1 · Mystery

Mar-2007 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

2007

Dilys Award Mystery Novel results for the 2007 award year.

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Winner

Still Life

Penny, Louise

Chief Inspector Gamache Series · Book 1 · Police Procedural

Jul-2006 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Nominee

Billy Boyle

Benn, James R.

A Billy Boyle World War II Mystery Series · Book 1 · Historical Mystery

Sep-2006 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Holmes on the Range

Hockensmith, Steve

A Holmes on the Range Mystery Series · Book 1 · Historical

Feb-2006 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

The Mournful Teddy

Lamb, John J.

A Bear Collector's Mystery Series · Book 1 · Law Enforcement

Aug-2006 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

The Thirteenth Tale

Setterfield, Diane

Standalone · Suspense

Sep-2006 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

The Virgin of Small Plains

Pickard, Nancy

Standalone · Suspense

Apr-2006 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

2006

Dilys Award Mystery Novel results for the 2006 award year.

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Winner

Thirty-three Teeth

Cotterill, Colin

Dr. Siri Paiboun Series · Book 2 · Historical Mystery

Aug-2005 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Nominee

In a Teapot

Faherty, Terence

A Scott Elliott Mystery Series · Book 5 · Private Investigator

Jul-2005 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

2005

Dilys Award Mystery Novel results for the 2005 award year.

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Winner

Darkly Dreaming Dexter

Lindsay, Jeff

Dexter Series · Book 1 · Law Enforcement

Jul-2004 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Nominee

The Shadow of the Wind

Zafon, Carlos Ruiz

The Cemetery of Forgotten Books Series · Book 1 · Historical

Jan-2001 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

2004

Dilys Award Mystery Novel results for the 2004 award year.

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Winner

Lost in a Good Book

Fforde, Jasper

Thursday Next Series · Book 2 · Mystery

Apr-2003 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Nominee

The 6th Lamentation

Brodrick, William

A Father Anselm Mystery Series · Book 1 · Suspense

Mar-2003 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Crouching Buzzard, Leaping Loon

Andrews, Donna

A Meg Langslow Mystery Series · Book 4 · Cozy Mystery

Feb-2003 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Maisie Dobbs

Winspear, Jacqueline

A Maisie Dobbs Novel Series · Book 1 · Historical Mystery

Jul-2003 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Monkeewrench

Tracy, P.J.

A Monkeewrench Novel Series · Book 1 · Thriller

Apr-2003 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

2003

Dilys Award Mystery Novel results for the 2003 award year.

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Winner

In the Bleak Midwinter

Spencer-Fleming, Julia

A Clare Fergusson / Russ Van Alstyne Mystery Series · Book 1 · Amateur Sleuth

Mar-2002 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Nominee

Hell to Pay

Pelecanos, George P.

PI Derek Strange Series · Book 3 · Private Investigator

Mar-2002 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

2002

Dilys Award Mystery Novel results for the 2002 award year.

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Winner

Mystic River

Lehane, Dennis

Mystic River Series · Book 1 · Psychological Suspense

Jan-2001 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Nominee

Dead Until Dark

Harris, Charlaine

A Southern Vampire Mystery / Sookie Stackhouse Series · Book 1 · Urban Fantasy

May-2001 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

2001

Dilys Award Mystery Novel results for the 2001 award year.

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Winner

A Place of Execution

McDermid, Val

Standalone · Suspense

Sep-2000 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Nominee

Demolition Angel

Crais, Robert

Elvis Cole, Joe Pike & Associates Series · Book 9 · Police Procedural

May-2000 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

The Hearse You Came In On

Cockey, Tim

A Hitchcock Sewell Mystery Series · Book 1 · Amateur Sleuth

Mar-2000 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Hot Six

Evanovich, Janet

Stephanie Plum Series · Book 6 · Law Enforcement

Jun-2000 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

The Sibyl in Her Grave

Caudwell, Sarah

Hilary Tamar Series · Book 4 · Amateur Sleuth

Jul-2000 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

2000

Dilys Award Mystery Novel results for the 2000 award year.

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Winner

L.A. Requiem

Crais, Robert

Elvis Cole Series · Book 8 · Private Investigator

Jun-1999 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Winner

L.A. Requiem

Crais, Robert

Elvis Cole, Joe Pike & Associates Series · Book 8 · Private Investigator

Jun-1999 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Nominee

Boundary Waters

Krueger, William Kent

A Cork O'Connor Mystery Series · Book 2 · Law Enforcement

May-1999 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

California Fire and Life

Winslow, Don

Standalone · Suspense

Jun-1999 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Murder With Peacocks

Andrews, Donna

A Meg Langslow Mystery Series · Book 1 · Cozy Mystery

Jan-1999 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

River of Darkness

Airth, Rennie

A John Madden Mystery Series · Book 1 · Historical Mystery

Jun-1999 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

1999

Dilys Award Mystery Novel results for the 1999 award year.

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Winner

Gone, Baby, Gone

Lehane, Dennis

Patrick Kenzie & Angela Gennaro Series · Book 4 · Private Investigator

Jul-1998 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Nominee

Sunset Limited

Burke, James Lee

Dave Robicheaux Series · Book 10 · Law Enforcement

Jun-1998 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Wings of Fire

Todd, Charles

An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery Series · Book 2 · Historical Mystery

Mar-1998 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

1998

Dilys Award Mystery Novel results for the 1998 award year.

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Winner

Three To Get Deadly

Evanovich, Janet

Stephanie Plum Series · Book 3 · Law Enforcement

Feb-1997 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Nominee

Deja Dead

Reichs, Kathy

Dr. Temperance Brennan Series · Book 1 · Law Enforcement

Sep-1997 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

1997

Dilys Award Mystery Novel results for the 1997 award year.

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Winner

The Poet

Connelly, Michael

Jack McEvoy Series · Book 1 · Thriller

Jan-1996 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Nominee

Dance for the Dead

Perry, Thomas

Jane Whitefield Series · Book 2 · Amateur Sleuth

Apr-1996 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

1996

Dilys Award Mystery Novel results for the 1996 award year.

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Winner

The Last Coyote

Connelly, Michael

A Harry Bosch Novel Series · Book 4 · Police Procedural

Jun-1995 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Nominee

If I'd Killed Him When I Met Him...

McCrumb, Sharyn

An Elizabeth MacPherson Mystery Series · Book 8 · Amateur Sleuth

Apr-1995 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Voodoo River

Crais, Robert

Elvis Cole Series · Book 5 · Private Investigator

Jan-1995 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Voodoo River

Crais, Robert

Elvis Cole, Joe Pike & Associates Series · Book 5 · Private Investigator

Jan-1995 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

1995

Dilys Award Mystery Novel results for the 1995 award year.

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Winner

One for the Money

Evanovich, Janet

Stephanie Plum Series · Book 1 · Law Enforcement

Sep-1994 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Nominee

Aunt Dimity and the Duke

Atherton, Nancy

Aunt Dimity Series · Book 2 · Cozy Mystery

Nov-1994 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Do Unto Others

Abbott, Jeff

Jordan Poteet Series · Book 1 · Amateur Sleuth

Oct-1994 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Mallory's Oracle

O'Connell, Carol

Kathleen Mallory Series · Book 1 · Police Procedural

Aug-1994 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

1994

Dilys Award Mystery Novel results for the 1994 award year.

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Winner

Smilla's Sense of Snow

Hoeg, Peter

Standalone · Suspense

Sep-1993 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Nominee

By Evil Means

Prowell, Sandra West

A Phoebe Siegal Mystery Series · Book 1 · Private Investigator

Jan-1993 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Catilina's Riddle

Saylor, Steven

Gordianus the Finder Series · Book 3 · Historical Mystery

Oct-1993 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Death Comes As Epiphany

Newman, Sharan

A Catherine LeVendeur Mystery Series · Book 1 · Historical Mystery

Jun-1993 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

The Sculptress

Walters, Minette

Standalone · Suspense

Oct-1993 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Way Down on the High Lonely

Winslow, Don

A Neal Carey Mystery Series · Book 3 · Private Investigator

Nov-1993 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Wolf in the Shadows

Muller, Marcia

A Sharon McCone Mystery Series · Book 13 · Private Investigator

1993 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

1993

Dilys Award Mystery Novel results for the 1993 award year.

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Winner

Booked to Die

Dunning, John

A Mystery with Cliff Janeway Series · Book 1 · Amateur Sleuth

Feb-1992 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Nominee

Bootlegger's Daughter

Maron, Margaret

A Deborah Knott Mystery Series · Book 1 · Police Procedural

Jun-1993 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

1992

Dilys Award Mystery Novel results for the 1992 award year.

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Winner

Native Tongue

Hiaasen, Carl

Skink Series · Book 2 · Suspense

Sep-1991 Dilys Award Mystery Novel winner

Nominee

Book Case

Greenleaf, Stephen

A John Marshall Tanner Novel Series · Book 7 · Law Enforcement

Jan-1991 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

Hour of the Hunter

Jance, J.A.

Walker Family Series · Book 1 · Thriller

Nov-1991 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

A Suitable Vengeance

George, Elizabeth

Thomas Lynley & Barbara Havers Series · Book 4 · Police Procedural

Jun-1991 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

Nominee

We Wish You a Merry Murder

Wolzien, Valerie

A Susan Henshaw Mystery Series · Book 3 · Amateur Sleuth

Dec-1991 Dilys Award Mystery Novel nominee

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