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Scottish crime book of the year shortlist announced

Written By Unknown on Friday, September 2, 2016 | 1:34 AM

Scottish crime writing titans Val McDermid and Chris Brookmyre are up for the £1,000 McIlvanney prize, named after the late author of the DI Laidlaw novels

Two titans of Scottish crime writing, Val McDermid and Chris Brookmyre, are among the four novelists competing for the Scottish crime book of the year award.

The £1,000 McIlvanney prize, which recognises excellence in Scottish crime writing, is named in honour of the late William McIlvanney, author of the Inspector Jack Laidlaw novels. Known as “the godfather of tartan noir”, McIlvanney died in December.

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