The Chicago Writers Association has picked THE MIRROR THIEF as the 2016 Book of the Year in the category of traditionally-published fiction.
The other finalists in the category were SWARM THEORY by Christine Rice and THE FUGUE by Gint Aras.
The CWA will hold its annual award ceremony on Saturday, January 14 at the Book Cellar in Lincoln Square to honor the winners in all categories, and to bestow its annual Spirit Award on author Donald G. Evans, founder of the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame. The event begins at 7 p.m. and is open to the public.
THE MIRROR THIEF is also a finalist for the 2016 Debut Award from the Chicago Review of Books; winners will be announced on Thursday, December 8.