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The Top Book List

Award year

1988 Edgar Awards

Sources: official announcement 1, official announcement 2, official announcement 3, official announcement 4, official announcement 5, official announcement 6

Best Novel

  • Cover of Old Bones by Aaron ElkinsWinner

    Old Bones

    Aaron Elkins

    Edgar Awards Winner

Best First Novel by an American Author

Best Paperback Original

Also recognized

  • Bullshot by Gabrielle KraftFinalist

Best Fact Crime

Also recognized

  • Engaged to Murder by Loretta Schwartz-NobleFinalist

Best Juvenile

Best Critical/Biographical Work

Also recognized

  • Corridors of Deceit, The World of John le Carre by Peter WolfeFinalist
  • Crime and Mystery, The 100 Best Books by H.R.F. KeatingFinalist

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