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The Top Book List

Award year

1972 Edgar Awards

Sources: official announcement 1, official announcement 2, official announcement 3, official announcement 4, official announcement 5

Best Novel

Also recognized

  • Shroud for a Nightingale by P.D. JamesFinalist

Best First Novel by an American Author

Best Paperback Original

Also recognized

  • Nor Spell, Nor Charm by Alicen WhiteFinalist
  • Space for Hire by William F. NolanFinalist
  • The White Wolverine Contract by Philip AtleeFinalist

Best Fact Crime

Also recognized

  • The Disappearence of Dr. Parkman by Robert SullivanFinalist

Best Juvenile

Also recognized

  • Nightfall by Joan AikenWinner

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