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Val McDermid

Scottish crime writer · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Born 1955 · age 71

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.

Val McDermid is read about 359 times a day, in 27 languages.

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2018Honorary DoctorateAward2017Fellow of the Royal Society of EdinburghAward2016Fellow of the Royal Society of LiteratureAward2011Barry Award for Best Paperback OriginalAward2010Cartier Diamond DaggerAward2006Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year AwardAward2004Barry Award for Best British Crime NovelAward2001Anthony Award for Best NovelAwardDilys AwardAwardMacavity AwardsAward2000Barry Award for Best British Crime NovelAward1995Gold DaggerAward1955Born4 June 1955

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Honorary Doctorate2018
Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh2017
Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature2016
Barry Award for Best Paperback Original2011
Cartier Diamond Dagger2010
Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award2006
Barry Award for Best British Crime Novel2004
Dilys Award2001
Anthony Award for Best Novel2001
Macavity Awards2001
Barry Award for Best British Crime Novel2000
Gold Dagger1995
Lambda Literary Award

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Her books have received numerous awards, including the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award and the Cartier Diamond Dagger Award.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1955 · age 71

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The same award as Val

Harlan CobenBoth received Barry Award for Best Paperback OriginalPhilip KerrBoth received Barry Award for Best British Crime NovelLouise PennyBoth received Macavity AwardsDick FrancisBoth received Cartier Diamond DaggerRoss MacdonaldBoth received Gold DaggerSue GraftonBoth received Macavity Awards