Irish Independent Crime Fiction Award

The recent explosion of creativity in Irish crime writing – sometimes called Emerald Noir – has been remarkable by any standards and Irish crime writers are now being internationally recognised with nominations for top awards like The Edgars.

Previous Winners:

• 2018 Skin Deep by Liz Nugent
• 2017 The Therapy House by Julie Parsons
• 2016 The Trespasser by Tana French
• 2015 After the Fire by Jane Casey
• 2014 Unravelling Oliver by Liz Nugent
• 2013 The Doll’s House by Louise Phillips
• 2012 Broken Harbour by Tana French
• 2011 Bloodland by Alan Glynn
• 2010 Dark Times in the City by Gene Kerrigan
• 2009 Blood Runs Cold by Alex Barclay