A CRIME writer from Blackpool is aiming for an awards "double" in the USA this autumn.
Stephen Booth, a former Arnold School pupil, is flying to Washington DC at the beginning of November to a literary convention where his debut psychological thriller Black Dog has been nominated for two major honours.
The book is on the short-lists for both the Anthony Award for Best First Mystery Novel and the Barry Award for Best British Crime Novel. A second novel, Dancing with the Virgins, has since been published by HarperCollins and Stephen has just finished work on the third in the series.
In addition to his USA trip, the 49-year-old author will be appearing this autumn at the Dead on Deansgate crime fiction festival in Manchester between October 19 and 21.
For further details his website address is www.stephen-booth.com
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