Edgar Award Nominees 2023

Devil House

by Darnielle, John

Book - 2022

An epic, gripping novel about murder, truth, and the dangers of storytelling. A book that blurs the line between fact and fiction, that combines daring f...Show more An epic, gripping novel about murder, truth, and the dangers of storytelling. A book that blurs the line between fact and fiction, that combines daring formal experimentation with a spellbinding tale of crime, writing, memory, and artistic obsession. Show less

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Like A Sister

by Garrett, Kellye

Book - 2022

"I found out my sister was back in New York from Instagram. I found out she'd died from the New York Daily News ." No one bats an eye when a Bl...Show more "I found out my sister was back in New York from Instagram. I found out she'd died from the New York Daily News ." No one bats an eye when a Black reality TV star is found dead--except her estranged half-sister, whose refusal to believe the official story leads her on a dangerous search for the truth. Show less

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Gangland

by Hogan, Chuck

Book - 2022

Based on the true story of Tony Accardo, the longest‑reigning mob capo in history, Gangland is a Shakespearean-esque drama of integrity, lost honor, and r...Show more Based on the true story of Tony Accardo, the longest‑reigning mob capo in history, Gangland is a Shakespearean-esque drama of integrity, lost honor, and revenge. Gritty and action‑packed, it is the ultimate gangster tale and Chuck Hogan's most thrilling novel yet. Show less

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The Devil Takes You Home

A Barrio Noir

by Iglesias, Gabino

Book - 2022

A genre-defying thriller about a father desperate to salvage what's left of his family--even if it means a descent into violence. A genre-defying thriller about a father desperate to salvage what's left of his family--even if it means a descent into violence. Show less

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Notes on An Execution

A Novel

by Kukafka, Danya

Book - 2022

A gripping and atmospheric work of literary suspense that deconstructs the story of a serial killer on death row, told primarily through the eyes of the women in his life. A gripping and atmospheric work of literary suspense that deconstructs the story of a serial killer on death row, told primarily through the eyes of the women in his life. Show less

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The Maid

A Novel

by Prose, Nita

Book - 2022

A Clue -like, locked-room mystery and a heartwarming journey of the spirit, The Maid explores what it means to be the same as everyone else and yet entire...Show more A Clue -like, locked-room mystery and a heartwarming journey of the spirit, The Maid explores what it means to be the same as everyone else and yet entirely different--and reveals that all mysteries can be solved through connection to the human heart. Show less

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Jackal

A Novel

by Adams, Erin E.

Book - 2022

A young Black girl goes missing in the woods outside her white rust belt town. But she's not the first--and she may not be the last. . . . A young Black girl goes missing in the woods outside her white rust belt town. But she's not the first--and she may not be the last. . . . Show less

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Don't Know Tough

by Cranor, Eli

Book - 2022

Trent Powers takes over as head coach of the Denton Pirates, a high school football team powered by a volatile but talented running back named Billy Lowe....Show more Trent Powers takes over as head coach of the Denton Pirates, a high school football team powered by a volatile but talented running back named Billy Lowe. Billy comes from an extremely troubled home and takes out his anger on the field. Trent takes Billy into his home, hoping to protect his star player. But when Billy's abuser is found murdered, nothing can stop an explosive chain of violence that could tear the town apart. Show less

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Shutter

by Emerson, Ramona

Book - 2022

Rita Todacheene is a forensic photographer working for the Albuquerque police force. Her excellent photography skills have cracked many cases--she is almo...Show more Rita Todacheene is a forensic photographer working for the Albuquerque police force. Her excellent photography skills have cracked many cases--she is almost supernaturally good at capturing details. In fact, Rita has been hiding a secret: she sees the ghosts of crime victims who point her toward the clues that other investigators overlook. Show less

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More Than You'll Ever Know

A Novel

by Gutierrez, Katie

Book - 2022

An evocative drama about a woman caught leading a double life after one husband murders the other, and the true-crime writer who becomes obsessed with tel...Show more An evocative drama about a woman caught leading a double life after one husband murders the other, and the true-crime writer who becomes obsessed with telling her story--this masterful work of literary suspense marks the debut of an extraordinary new writer. Show less

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Portrait of A Thief

A Novel

by Li, Grace D.

Book - 2022

History is told by the conquerors. Across the Western world, museums display the spoils of war, of conquest, of colonialism: priceless pieces of art looted from other countries, kept even now. Will Chen plans to steal them back. History is told by the conquerors. Across the Western world, museums display the spoils of war, of conquest, of colonialism: priceless pieces of art looted from other countries, kept even now. Will Chen plans to steal them back. Show less

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