We are delighted to share the news that The Diary of Lies by Philip Miller has been shortlisted for the prestigious McIlvanney Prize 2026, which recognises excellence in crime fiction.
The full shortlist is:
Tariq Ashkanani, The Hollow Boys
Gavin Bell, 138 Main Street
Frances Crawford, A Bad, Bad Place
Philip Miller, The Diary of Lies
Zoë Rankin, The Vanishing Place
This is what the judges said about Phil’s book:
‘Absolutely beautiful prose evoking the Fife Coast and Edinburgh under snow. A truly exquisite sense of pace and a strong female lead character.’
The winners will be announced at Bloody Scotland later this month. Congratulations to Phil and all the other shortlisted authors!
