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Set in Atlanta, "All Her Little Secrets" by Wanda M. Morris is a thriller not to be missed, and one of our longlist debuts. Read more about this year's prize longlist nominees here bit.ly/CCBP10

Set in 1970-90s Texas, a mesmerizing story about a fierce woman and the partner-in-crime she can’t escape. "Shadows of Pecan Hollow" is a gritty, penetrating, and unexpectedly tender novel. Discover more about our other longlist authors on our website. bit.ly/CCBP10

Set during the American Civil War, "Black Cloud Rising" tells the story of a man grappling with his own complicated history as he forges a future for himself—and his country. Read more about longlist author David Wright Faladé on our website! bit.ly/CCBP10 Adandozan josue

Nathan Harris depicts Georgia in the violent crucible of Reconstruction. As gripping as it is moving, "The Sweetness of Water" is an epic whose grandeur locates humanity and love amid the most harrowing circumstances. Read more here bit.ly/CCBP10.

"Here Lies" is a visceral and portentous look at mourning, memory, and motherhood in an alternate Louisiana ravaged by climate change. Find out more here bit.ly/CCBP10. Olivia Clare Friedman

Set on two wild seascapes, Cape Cod and North Carolina’s Outer Banks, "Between Tides" by Angel Khoury is a lyrical story of two women stitching together a family ripped at the seams. Read more about this and our other longlist titles on our website bit.ly/CCBP10.

Set in rural, poverty-stricken North Carolina, "Bewilderness" follows two best friends as they journey through the highs and lows of friendship, love, and addiction. Read more this year's other longlist titles on our website bit.ly/CCBP10. Karen Tucker

"A Hand to Hold in Deep Water" is a deeply felt narrative about mothers and daughters and the love of those who walk us through our deepest pain. Learn more about this year's longlist author Shawn Nocher here bit.ly/CCBP10. shawn nocher

Ray McMillian is a Black classical musician on the rise. A shocking theft sends him on a desperate quest on the eve of the most prestigious musical competition in the world. Read more about this page-turner by Brendan Slocumb here bit.ly/CCBP10. Brendanslocumb

"Groundskeeping" is a novel of haunting power and grace about Owen Callahan, an aspiring writer, who moves back to Kentucky to live with his Trump-supporting uncle and grandfather. Read about this and our other longlist titles on our website bit.ly/CCBP10.

We're so excited to announce the finalists for this year's prize! To our finalists Caroline Frost, Wanda Morris and Karen Tucker, congratulations! Read more here bit.ly/CCBP10SL Caroline Frost @WandaMo14 Karen Tucker #authorsofcolor #southernauthors #southernbooks

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Congratulations to Caroline Frost, winner of the 10th annual Crook’s Corner Book Prize for her debut novel, "Shadows of Pecan Hollow." Join us tomorrow night for the virtual Crook's Corner Book Prize Discussion! Caroline Frost Register here! crookscornerbookprize.com

The 11th Annual Crook's Corner Book Prize Longlist is announced today! Congratulations to our longlisted authors! Read the press release here: crookscornerbookprize.com/crooks-corner-…

We're so excited to announce the finalists for this year's prize! Thank you to ALL of this year's authors and for their writing! To our finalists bobby finger, Christine Grillo, and Marjorie Hudson: congratulations! Read more here: bit.ly/CCBP11SL.

The 12th Annual Crook's Corner Book Prize Longlist is here! Read about all the amazing authors on this year's list! bit.ly/CCBP12

We're thrilled to announce the winner of the 12th annual Crook's Corner Book Prize. Awarded last night at The Crunkleton in Chapel Hill to Thao Thao for her novel Banyan Moon.