Edgar Allan Poe Award Winners…
Mystery Writers of America Announce Their Edgar Allan Poe Award Winners of 2017
Mysteries dominate the Best Seller lists. Mysteries dominate my bookshelves. From Sherlock to Rumpole of the Bailey, Classic Cozies to Stephen King and Mindy Mejia — light and dark — it’s the Mysteries, mon ami…
I’m not one for following various award shows and ceremonies, but I do keep in touch with the Mystery genre events. The Crime Writers of Canada Arthur Ellis Awards — named after the nom de travail of Canada’s official hangman. The British Crime Writers, who give out the Dagger Awards. Malice Domestic Ltd’s Agatha Awards for the best in Cozy Mysteries. And the Mystery Writers of America have their Edgar Allan Poe Award Winners.
Here’s the Latest News…
NEW YORK, April 28, 2017: Mystery Writers of America is proud to announce the Winners of the 2017 Edgar Allan Poe Awards, honoring the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction and television published or produced in 2016.
The Edgar Awards, or “Edgars,” as they are commonly known, are named after MWA’s patron saint Edgar Allan Poe and are presented to authors of distinguished work in various categories.
MWA is the premier organization for mystery writers, professionals allied to the crime-writing field, aspiring crime writers, and those who are devoted to the genre. The organization encompasses some 3,000 members including authors of fiction and non-fiction books, screen and television writers, as well as publishers, editors, and literary agents.
Edgar Allan Poe Award Winners…
This year’s Edgar® Awards were presented to the winners at our 71st Gala Banquet, April 27, 2017 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York City.
BEST NOVEL
Before the Fall by Noah Hawley (Hachette Book Group – Grand Central Publishing)
Noah Hawley is the Emmy, PEN, Peabody, Critics’ Choice, and Golden Globe Award-winning creator of the TV series Fargo.
BEST FIRST NOVEL BY AN AMERICAN AUTHOR
Under the Harrow by Flynn Berry (Penguin Random House – Penguin Books)
BEST PAPERBACK ORIGINAL
Rain Dogs: A Detective Sean Duffy Novel by Adrian McKinty (Prometheus Books – Seventh Street Books)
Called “the best of the new generation of Irish crime novelists,” author Adrian McKinty was born and raised in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. This is his first Edgar Award.
BEST FACT CRIME
The Wicked Boy: The Mystery of a Victorian Child Murderer
by Kate Summerscale (Penguin Random House – Penguin Press)
BEST CRITICAL/BIOGRAPHICAL
Shirley Jackson: A Rather Haunted Life by Ruth Franklin (W.W. Norton – Liveright)
BEST SHORT STORY
“Autumn at the Automat” – In Sunlight or in Shadow by Lawrence Block (Pegasus Books)
BEST JUVENILE
OCDaniel by Wesley King (Simon & Schuster – Paula Wiseman Books)
BEST YOUNG ADULT
Girl in the Blue Coat by Monica Hesse (Hachette Book Group – Little, Brown BFYR)
BEST TELEVISION EPISODE TELEPLAY
“A Blade of Grass” – Penny Dreadful, Teleplay by John Logan (Showtime)
ROBERT L. FISH MEMORIAL AWARD
“The Truth of the Moment” – Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine
by E. Gabriel Flores (Dell Magazines)
GRAND MASTER
Max Allan Collins
Ellen Hart
When told of being named a Grand Master, along with Ellen Hart, Max Allan Collins said, “To be in the company of Agatha Christie, Rex Stout and Mickey Spillane is both thrilling and humbling. This is an honor second to none in the art of mystery and suspense fiction.” Upon learning that she was named a Grand Master, Hart said. “A writer’s stock-in-trade is imagination. I’ve always felt mine was pretty good, but never in a million years did I ever think winning the MWA Grand Master award was a possibility. I’m stunned, grateful, and profoundly honored.”
RAVEN AWARD. The Raven Award recognizes outstanding achievement in the mystery field outside the realm of creative writing.
Dru Ann Love
Dru Ann Love is owner/editor of dru’s book musings (drusbookmusing.com), a blog where characters give a glimpse into a day in their life, as well as her musings. Her musings also appear in Crimespree Magazine. She is also a guest blogger at the Stiletto Gang. Dru Ann is an avid reader, writes poetry, quilts, and loves attending reader/fan conventions. Dru Ann’s blog was nominated for a 2015 Anthony Award for Best Critical or Non-Fiction Work. She also serves on the Bouchercon standing committee.
When told that she would receive the Raven Award, Love said, “I’m so thrilled and honored to be awarded the Raven. The mystery community is like a big family and I’m so proud that they have embraced me with open arms. Thanks to the nominating committee for selecting me and a big thanks to the authors—without them, this would not be possible.”
ELLERY QUEEN AWARD
Neil Nyren
On learning he would receive the Ellery Queen Award, Nyren said, “I’ve spent most of my life with crime and suspense fiction, both as a fan and a professional, but I never imagined this. It’s an enormous honor even being mentioned in the same breath as such legendary previous Ellery Queen Award winners as Joan Kahn, Ed Gorman, Jacques Barzun, Otto Penzler, and Eleanor Sullivan (just to name a few!).”
THE SIMON & SCHUSTER – MARY HIGGINS CLARK AWARD
The Shattered Tree by Charles Todd (HarperCollins Publishers – William Morrow)
This award is given to the suspense novel that best reflects the Mary Higgins Clark Tradition of presenting a strong female lead, self-made and independent, who solves her problem with courage and intelligence. There are no scenes of violence or explicit sex.
The EDGAR (and logo) are Registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by the Mystery Writers of America, Inc. http://www.mysterywriters.org
– Brian Alan Burhoe
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