The shortlists have been announced for the 2012 Irish Book Awards. The awards, which are sponsored by Bord Gáis Energy, include the AM Crime Fiction award.
VENGEANCE by Benjamin Black.
SLAUGHTER’S HOUND by Declan Burke.
BROKEN HARBOUR by Tana French.
THE ISTANBUL PUZZLE by Laurence O’Bryan.
TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT by Niamh O’Connor.
RED RIBBONS by Louise Phillips.
The winners will be announced at a Gala Dinner at the RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, on Thursday 22nd November.