A Violent Heart wins the Capital Crime Fingerprint Award for Thriller of the Year
- David Fennell
- 3 days ago
- 1 min read
In June 2025, something rare happened. A Violent Heart won the public vote Capital Crime Fingerprint Award for Thriller of the Year. The room at the Leonardo Hotel St Paul’s was packed. Writers, readers, industry folk. And there I was, standing there, trying to take it in.
I felt proud. Proper proud. This award came from readers, not judges or panels. People who spent time with the book. People who chose it. That matters. I wrote this story quietly, over long days, trusting my instincts and the characters. To hear my name called felt unreal. A moment I will carry with me.
There was gratitude too. For everyone who read it, shared it, argued over it, and recommended it. Stories live or die by word of mouth. That night reminded me why I write in the first place. A massive thank you to all who voted and to Capital Crime for all they do for readers and writers.
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