Each year the Australian Crime Writers Association recognises and celebrates the achievements and continuing strength of crime authors in Australia and overseas.
The Ned Kelly Awards for crime writing are among Australia’s oldest and most recognised awards. They are a highlight of the Australian publishing and literary calendar.
The Best International Crime Fiction Award is for crime writers from beyond Australia’s shores who published their books in Australia and we celebrate these writers alongside our local authors.
This year entries were received from around the world, including a strong showing from the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The judging panel commented that the storylines were impeccably crafted and the shortlist offered a highlight of this year’s international releases.
The Australian Crime Writers Association is proud to announce the 2025 Ned Kelly Awards Shortlist for Best International Crime Fiction:
Return to Blood - By Michael Bennett
Leave the Girls Behind - By Jacqueline Bublitz
The Waiting - By Michael Connelly
A Case of Matricide - By Graeme Macrae Burnet
Moscow X - By David McCloskey
Home Truths - By Charity Norman
Award categories: Best True Crime, Best Debut, Best International and Best Crime Fiction. Inquiries to: Karina Kilmore: info@austcrimewriters.com (Winners announced September)