Police Procedurals
No amateur detectives here! These sleuths are law enforcement pros, subject to the rules and procedures of their force. Forensics colleagues, medical examiners, and legal officials may also pitch in to help them crack the case. - www.NoveList.com
Mystery is a literary genre in which the cause (or causes) of a mysterious happening, often a crime, is gradually revealed by the hero or heroine; this is accomplished through a mixture of intelligence, ingenuity, the logical interpretation of evidence, and sometimes sheer luck.
2023 Edgar Awards
Awarded by the Mystery Writers of America, for distinguished work in the mystery genre: novels, television, and motion pictures. April 27, 2023.
2022 Agatha Awards
The Agatha Awards honor the traditional mystery—books best typified by the works of Agatha Christie—and are awarded annually by Malice Domestic, Ltd. April 2023.
2023 Anthony Awards
The Anthony Award is named for the late Anthony Boucher (William Anthony Parker White), well-known writer and critic from the New York Times, who helped found the Mystery Writers of America. September 2023.
2023 Macavity Awards
Each year the members of Mystery Readers International nominate and vote for their favorite mysteries.
Previous Award Winners