Barry Award
ばりーしょう
U.S. crime literature award established in 1997. Awarded once a year by the editors of Deadly Pleasures magazine.
Crime fictionMysteryThrillerNovelFirst novelShort storyPaperback originalBritish crime novel
- Established
- 1997
- Organizer
- Deadly Pleasures (editors)
- Category
- Genre Fiction
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Newcomer
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Active
Description
The Barry Award is an American crime literature award established in 1997 that recognizes outstanding works in crime novels and mystery/thriller genres. The editorial team (editors of Deadly Pleasures magazine) conducts the selection process and determines winners in multiple categories (Best Novel, Best First Novel, Paperback Original, Short Story, Thriller, British Crime Novel, etc.). From 2007 to 2009, it was jointly awarded with Mystery News. The award is named after critic Barry Gardner.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Honorary award (certificate, trophy, etc.)
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomination | Deadly Pleasures editors select nominees | — | Editors announce finalists (nominees) |
| Final selection and winner determination | Selection by Deadly Pleasures editors (voting, etc.) | — | Winners announced in Deadly Pleasures and related media |
Nomination
Judges
Deadly Pleasures editors select nominees
Announcement
Editors announce finalists (nominees)
Final selection and winner determination
Judges
Selection by Deadly Pleasures editors (voting, etc.)
Announcement
Winners announced in Deadly Pleasures and related media
Criteria
- Completeness of the story (plot)
- Depth of character portrayal
- Quality and originality of mystery/crime elements
- Quality of writing style and reading experience
Related Awards
- Edgar Award
- Anthony Award
- Macavity Award
- Agatha Award
- CWA Dagger Awards
Official Resources
https://web.archive.org/web/20120423032903/http://www.deadlypleasures.com/barry.htmlPast Winners
Thomas H. Cook
Winner
Laura Lippman
Winner
Dennis Lehane
Winner
Nevada Barr
Winner
Peter Robinson
Winner
Reginald Hill
Winner
Dennis Lehane
Winner
Peter Lovesey
Winner