SHAMUS AWARD WINNERS 2022

The Private Eye Writers of America announced the Shamus Award Winners 2022. The Shamus Awards are for private eye novels and short stories first published in the United States in 2021. PWA’s (Private Eye Writers of America) definition of a Private Eye: a person paid to investigate crimes who is not employed by a government agency. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners!

Best P.I. Hardcover:

• Family Business, by S.J. Rozan (Pegasus)

Best Original P.I. Paperback:

• Every City Is Every Other City, by John McFetridge (ECW Press)

Best First P.I. Novel:

• Lost Little Girl, by Gregory Stout (Level Best)

Best P.I. Short Story:

• “Sweeps Week,” by Richard Helms (EQMM, July/August)

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