Craig Sisterson

Guest writer

Craig Sisterson is the founder of the Ngaio Marsh Awards for crime writing, and author of Southern Cross Crime: The Pocket Essential Guide to the Crime Fiction, Film & TV of Australia and New Zealand (Oldcastle Books, 2020)

2017, Hamburg (Photo: Christian Charisius/picture alliance via Getty Images

Searching for decency: John le Carré, 1931-2020

Remembering a transcendent storyteller – and exceptionally good man.

By Craig Sisterson | 21st December, 2020

From left: Arthur Allan Thomas, Mark Lundy, Peter Ellis

Exclusive: A new literary award announced for Kiwi true crime books

Craig Sisterson of the Ngaio Marsh awards for crime fiction announces a brand new literary award - for Kiwi true-crime books.

By Craig Sisterson | 6th June, 2017

‘You’re not a bad @#%! for a Pakeha’: A gang member reviews a Kiwi crime novel

‘You’re not a bad @#%! for a Pakeha’: A gang member reviews a Kiwi crime novel

Craig Sisterson interviews exciting new crime writer Ray Berard, a hot favourite to win one or even two Ngaio Marsh Awards in Christchurch this weekend.

By Craig Sisterson | 24th August, 2016