Abigail Dean, winner of the CWA Gold Dagger © Nicola Thompson
Abigail Dean and SA Cosby were among the winners at the 2026 Crime Writers’ Association (CWA) Dagger Awards, announced at the CWA gala dinner at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London on Thursday 2nd July.
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