This entry has been published on April 5, 2022 and may be out of date.
The Edgar Allan Poe Awards, popularly called the Edgars, are the most prestigious awards in the mystery genre. They are presented each spring by the Mystery Writers of America and honor the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction, television, film, and theater published or produced in the previous year.
As you may know, mysteries and thrillers make up the second most popular genre of books after romance. The best way to find out why we as readers are so drawn to these stories is to browse our collection of Edgar Award Winners’ books and movies.