Crime writers are denied prizes by literary snobs

Scottish writer Ian Rankin believes that “literary snobs” turn up their noses when it comes to crime fiction.

The Edinburgh-based author and creator of the hugely successful John Rebus books has lambasted critics who ignore the crime genre.

He said: “Most of us [crime writers] are selling much more than any more ‘literary’ author could hope for so they can be as snooty as they like. His Interview Continues at The Independent.