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The Best Mysteries

abstract:Each year the Mystery Writers of America select the best works in the genre and present The Edgar Awards.

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May 05, 2003 — This year's winners are:

 

Best Novel

Winter and Night, by S.J. Rozan

 

Best First Novel by an American Author

The Blue Edge of Midnight,  by Jonathan King

 

Best Paperback Original

Out of Sight, by T.J. MacGregor

 

Best Critical/Biographical

The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Modern Crime Fiction, by Mike Ashley

 

Best Fact Crime

Fire Lover, by Joseph Wambaugh

 

Best Young Adult

The Wessex Papers, Vols. 1-3,  by Daniel Parker

• Vol. 1: Trust Falls
• Vol. 2: Fallout
• Vol. 3: Outsmart 

 

Best Juvenile

Harriet Spies Again, by Helen Ericson

 

For a complete list of 2003 and previous winners, visit the Mystery Writers Association website.