The winners of the 2019 International Thriller Writers Awards were presented at ThrillerFest XIV on July 13, 2019 at the Grand Hyatt, New York City.

BEST HARDCOVER NOVEL

• Jennifer Hillier — JAR OF HEARTS (Minotaur Books)

BEST FIRST NOVEL

• C. J. Tudor — THE CHALK MAN (Crown)

BEST PAPERBACK ORIGINAL NOVEL

• Jane Harper — THE LOST MAN (Pan Macmillan Australia)

BEST SHORT STORY

• Helen Smith — “Nana” in KILLER WOMEN: CRIME CLUB ANTHOLOGY #2 (Killer Women Ltd.)

BEST YOUNG ADULT NOVEL

• Teri Bailey Black — GIRL AT THE GRAVE (Tor Teen)

BEST E-BOOK ORIGINAL NOVEL

• Alan Orloff — PRAY FOR THE INNOCENT (Kindle Press)

Also receiving special recognition:

• John Sandford, ThrillerMaster, in recognition of his legendary career and outstanding contributions to the thriller genre.
• Harlan Coben, Silver Bullet Award
• “Mystery Mike” Bursaw, ThrillerFan Award
• Margaret Marbury, Thriller Legend Award

[Thanks to Todd Mason for the story.]