The Australian Crime Writers Association is pleased to announce the shortlists for the 2025 Ned Kelly Awards.
You can see our standout selections from the last twelve months in Australian crime writing below, separated out by category.
NED KELLY
Shortlist: 2026 Best Debut Crime Fiction
In Bloom - Liz Allan
The Butterfly Women - Madeleine Cleary
The Peak - Sam Guthrie
Melaleuca - Angie Faye Martin
The Wolf Tree - Laura McCluskey
The Wykehamist - Alexandra Strnad
NED KELLY
Shortlist: 2026 Best True Crime
To be announced soon
NED KELLY
Shortlist: 2026 Best International Crime Fiction
To be announced soon
NED KELLY
Shortlist: 2026 Best Crime Fiction
To be announced soon