The Whodunnit Dagger celebrates books where the sex, swearing, and bloodletting take place offstage–books that focus on the intellectual challenge at the heart of a good mystery, and which revolve around often quirky characters. Books in this category include cosy crime, traditional crime, and Golden Age-inspired mysteries. (https://thecwa.co.uk/awards-and-competitions/the-daggers/whodunnit-dagger/)

2025 Shortlist for the newly created Whodunnit Dagger