"Orion author R J Ellory has been awarded the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year award for the first time, beating a shortlist of authors that included Ian Rankin and Peter James. His A Simple Act of Violence was announced the winner this evening [22nd July] at the opening night party of the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate. Ellory takes home GBP3,000 plus a handmade, engraved beer barrel"Friday, July 23, 2010
Ellory takes home Theakstons win (UK)
"Orion author R J Ellory has been awarded the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year award for the first time, beating a shortlist of authors that included Ian Rankin and Peter James. His A Simple Act of Violence was announced the winner this evening [22nd July] at the opening night party of the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate. Ellory takes home GBP3,000 plus a handmade, engraved beer barrel"
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