Peter Temple’s Truth is the winner of the international division of the Deutscher Krimi Preis (German Crime Prize). The prize, awarded annually since 1985, is judged by scholars, literary critics and booksellers.

Temple is the second Australian writer to have a German translation recognised by the prize — Garry Disher won in 2000 (for Kickback) and in 2002 for (The Dragon Man).

Temple’s Truth is published in Australia by Text Publishing and in German translation by C. Bertelsmann Verlag. A feature film adaptation of Truth is currently being planned by filmmaker and Tropfest founder, John Polson. (Also adapted for film is Temple's 'Jack Irish' character. Two 'Jack Irish' telemovies will reach the small screen in 2012. Further details of the television productions are available on ABC Television's official blog.)