SHAMUS AWARD WINNERS 2026: Private Eye Writers of America

I just realized I forgot to post the winners of the Shamus Awards. Here you go!

The Private Eye Writers of America announced the winners of the coveted Shamus Awards. Winners were announced last night at the 2026 Bouchercon Opening Ceremonies in Calgary, Canada. Congratulations to All!

BEST PI HARDCOVER

The Big Empty by Robert Crais

BEST ORIGINAL PI PAPERBACK

Where The Bones Lie by Nick Kolakowski 

BEST FIRST PI NOVEL

Midnight Streets by Phil Lecomer

BEST PI SHORT STORY

"The Roosevelt Affair" by Adam Meyer (Crimeucopia: Not So Frail Detective Agency: Rosie Perkins)