Shortlisted applicants for the "Booker" was published in Sydney on 20 March, it included 13 authors from eight countries. Author spyware detective Le Kara asked to withdraw his candidacy because he was never involved in literary competitions, writes RIA Novosti. "The name of John Le Carre, of course, remain on the list. We are disappointed that he wants to withdraw his candidacy, because we are all huge fans of his work, "- said jury chairman, writer Rick Dzhekoski. Book by John Le Kare dedicated daily work of security officers. They have been translated in 36 yazyklv world. Academy Award for achievement in literature will be known May 18.
