Theakstons Best Crime Novel Award

Congratulations to Stav Sherez on winning 2018 Theakston's Old Peculiar aware for best crime novel

for his book, The Intrusions.

Lee Child, creator of the Jack Reacher thrillers, paid tribute to the novel’s “brilliant and organic blend of ancient terror and suspense, with modern issues as its core”. creator of the Jack Reacher thrillers, paid tribute to the novel’s “brilliant and organic blend of ancient terror and suspense, with modern issues as its core”.

Sherez received the £3,000 award, along with an engraved oak beer cask, at a ceremony marking the opening of the Harrogate crime writing festival. He joins a roster of winners including Denise Mina and  Mark Billingham .

Congraulations, Sir.