The Australian Crime Writers Association is dedicated to promoting greater recognition for crime, thriller and mystery writing in Australia and to protect the general professional interests of all creators of crime and mystery works.

 

Entries are closed

Entries for the 2025 Ned Kelly Awards for crime writing closed on 15 April 2025!

We hope to have a short list for each award by August 2025. Winners announced September.

The categories are: Best Crime Fiction, Best Debut Crime Fiction, Best International Crime Fiction, Best True Crime.

 

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A selection of new titles written and published by Australian Crime Writers Association members.