Edgar Allan Poe Award

The Edgar Allan Poe Award, commonly known as the Edgar, is a prestigious annual honor recognizing excellence in the mystery, crime, and detective fiction genres. Named after the famous writer Edgar Allan Poe, the award is presented by the Mystery Writers of America. It highlights outstanding works in categories such as best novel, short story, or graphic novel. The Edgar aims to celebrate and promote quality storytelling within these genres, honoring authors who craft compelling, innovative, and well-crafted mysteries that captivate readers and advance the literary tradition of suspense and intrigue.