ITW Thriller 2011 Awards

. The 2011 Thriller Awards During a gala banquet and celebration held on Saturday, July 9 at the Grand Hyatt in New York City, the International Thriller Writers announced the winners of the 2011 Thriller Awards. They are: Best Hard Cover Novel: BAD BLOOD, John Sandford Best Paperback Original Novel: THE COLD ROOM, J.T. Ellison Best First Novel: STILL MISSING, Chevy Stevens Best Short Story: THE GODS FOR VENGEANCE CRY, Richard Helms Also receiving special recognition during the ThrillerFest VI Awards Banquet: R.L. Stine, ThrillerMaster in recognition of his legendary career and outstanding contributions to the thriller genre Joe McGinniss, True Thriller Award Karin Slaughter, Silver Bullet Award The board of directors and members of the International Thriller Writers wish to congratulate all the winners and nominees of the 2011 Thriller Awards.