Val McDermid

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Scottish crime writer

United Kingdom WritersBorn 1955 · age 71

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Valarie McDermid is a Scottish crime writer of over 30 novels. Her work is considered part of a sub-genre known as Tartan Noir, and is known for uncompromising depictions of violence.

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Stark's Park in Kirkcaldy, the home ground of Raith Rovers football club. The McDermid Stand is visible to the left.

Awards 13

2018honorary doctorate

2017Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

2016Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature

2011Barry Award for Best Paperback Original

2010Cartier Diamond Dagger

2006Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award

2004Barry Award for Best British Crime Novel

2001Dilys Award

2001Anthony Award for Best Novel

2001Macavity Awards

2000Barry Award for Best British Crime Novel

1995Gold Dagger

Lambda Literary Award

In their orbit 1

SpouseJoanne Patricia Sharp

Connected to Val 6

Sara MortensenAlso in 4 garçons dans la nuit (2010)

Antoine HamelAlso in 4 garçons dans la nuit (2010)

Jean-Pierre LoritAlso in 4 garçons dans la nuit (2010)

Yann TrégouëtAlso in 4 garçons dans la nuit (2010)

Harlan CobenAlso won Barry Award for Best Paperback Original

Dennis LehaneAlso won Anthony Award for Best Novel

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Valarie McDermid is a Scottish crime writer of over 30 novels. Her work is considered part of a sub-genre known as Tartan Noir, and is known for uncompromising depictions of violence. Her books have received numerous awards, including the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award and the Cartier Diamond Dagger Award.

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