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April Fool wins prize for best Canadian crime novel

Vanessa Farquharson, National Post
West Coast author William Deverell has won the 2006 Arthur Ellis Award for crime writing, for April Fool (McClelland & Stewart), in the best novel category. Crime Writers of Canada presented the awards, honouring the best in Canadian crime writing, last night in Toronto. Louise Penny, a former CBC reporter, won the best first novel prize for Still Life (McArthur & Company). Other award recipients included: Rick Mofina for best short story for Lightning Rider; Rebecca Godfrey for Under the Bridge: The True Story of the Murder of Reena Virk in non-fiction; Vicki Grant for Quid Pro Quo in the best juvenile category; and Gerald Galarneau’s Motel Riviera for best crime writing in French.
© National Post 2006

Hi William - I met you at a Library Conference in Jasper a couple of years ago where a group of us enjoyed a beer in the pub. I just wanted to tell you that ‘April Fool’ is one of your best books! I really enjoyed the twist at the end. Lorna

Posted by Lorna on 12/22

Another great book Uncle Bill! The way Arthur Beauchamp describes life on Garibaldi Island reminds me of living with my Dad on the island. We discovered we had a great connection with nature together. And when you mention the Chocolate Lilies a long lost picture becomes so clear in my mind; me and Dad smiling standing next to a small field scattered full of them. Thank you for reminding me of the good times!

Posted by Jackie Dawn Melnyk on 12/22