Mick Herron, the mastermind behind Slow Horses, has been honored with the CWA Diamond Dagger for his contributions to crime fiction
Newcastle: Mick Herron has just snagged a big award for crime writers. He’s the 2025 recipient of the Crime Writers’ Association Diamond Dagger. Pretty cool, right?
This award is a big deal and has been given to some heavyweights in the genre, like Lynda La Plante and Lee Child. Herron’s work, especially his Slough House series, has really changed the game for spy thrillers.
He’s been in the crime writing community for ages and expressed how much this recognition means to him. It’s a real highlight of his career, and he’s super grateful.
His books have even made it to the screen with the Apple TV+ series Slow Horses, featuring stars like Gary Oldman. Talk about a successful adaptation!
Herron’s journey started back in 2010 with his first novel, and he’s been on a roll ever since. His latest book, Bad Actors, came out in 2022 and continues to keep readers hooked.
Plus, he’s got another series in the works for Apple TV+, starring some big names like Emma Thompson. It’s exciting to see his stories come to life on screen!
The Diamond Dagger will be presented at the CWA Dagger Awards on July 3. It’s a great time to celebrate the best in crime fiction!
