Shamus Award Winners 2021

The Private Eye Writers of America have announced the winners for awards in private eye fiction.

Best Novel

BLIND VIGIL, Matt Coyle – Winner

WHAT YOU DON’T SEE, Tracy Clark
DO NO HARM, Max Allan Collins
HOUSE ON FIRE, Joseph Finder
AND NOW SHE’S GONE, Rachel Howzell Hall

Best First Novel

THE MISSING AMERICAN, Kwei Quartey – Winner

SQUATTER’S RIGHTS, Kevin R. Doyle
DERAILED, Mary Keliikoa
I KNOW WHERE YOU SLEEP, Alan Orloff
WINTER COUNTS, David Heska Wanbli Weiden

Best Paperback Original

BRITTLE KARMA, Richard Helms – Winner

FAREWELL LAS VEGAS, Grant Bywaters
ALL KINDS OF UGLY, Ralph Dennis
REMEMBER MY FACE, John Lantigua
DAMAGED GOODS, Debbie Mack