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Award year

1951 Edgar Awards

Sources: official announcement 1, official announcement 2

Best First Novel by an American Author

Also recognized

  • Happy Holiday! by Thaddeus O'FinnFinalist
  • The House Without a Door by Thomas SterlingFinalist

Best Fact Crime

Recognized titles

  • Twelve Against Crime by Edward D. RadinWinner

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