Organisers announce an all-women shortlist for a debut crime writer prize for the first time. The Evening Standard reports that the winner will be announced on September 18. Other outlets describe the announcement as a first for the prize, highlighting that the shortlist features women writers only. The available reports do not provide additional details such as the number of shortlisted authors, their names, the prize’s sponsors, or eligibility criteria. Overall, the coverage is consistent that this year’s shortlist is all women and that the outcome is scheduled for mid-September. The reporting does not indicate any changes to the judging panel or selection process, focusing instead on the composition of the shortlist and the date of the winner announcement.