We’re proud to announce that bestselling author Margaret Mizushima has been selected as a 2025 Silver Falchion Award “Top Pick” in the Best Investigator category for her latest Timber Creek K‑9 mystery, Gathering Mist.
The Silver Falchion Awards, presented annually at Killer Nashville, honor the best in thriller, mystery, and crime fiction. Chosen by a panel of industry professionals, “Top Pick” selections represent the highest quality submissions of the year—only the most compelling, character-driven works make the cut. Mizushima’s signature blend of K-9 procedural precision, emotional depth, and Rocky Mountain setting once again stands out among the competition.