Welcome to the home page of Mystery Writers of America (“MWA”). Come in and explore our website. MWA is the premier organization for mystery and crime writers, professionals allied to the crime writing field, aspiring crime writers, and folks who just love to read crime fiction. In these pages, you will learn about MWA, our programs, our authors and their books, including frequently updated calendars of events, announcements about our authors, their tour dates and their new releases.
Founded in 1945, MWA is a storied organization with a golden past and an exciting present. Each Spring, we present the Edgar® Awards, widely acknowledged to be the most prestigious awards in the genre. We sponsor MWA Literacy where we help to rebuild libraries around the US as well as numerous symposiums and events designed to enlighten and inform authors and fans alike. If you’re an author in the mystery or crime genre or an allied professional, you’ll find important services and benefits here. If you’re a reader, fan, librarian, journalist or anybody else interested in learning more about the genre, you’ve come to the right place. We hope you enjoy our site, learn a lot and keep coming back for more.
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News & Press
Click here to find out everything you need to know about the 2012 Edgar Awards Banquet, MWA’s Edgar Symposium and the soon to be announced Edgar Nominees.
Press Releases
2012 Edgar Winners - April 26, 2012
2012 Edgar Nominations - January 19, 2012
Regional Chapters
MWA has eleven regional chapters, ranging in size from one state (Florida) to thirteen (Midwest). Any member of MWA is automatically enrolled in the appropriate regional chapter. All chapters have a newsletter and most have regular meetings; increasingly, chapters also have an online presence. Many MWA meetings are open to non-members.
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Scorpion House Author: Maria Hudgins Published: March 26, 2012Category: Mystery/Thriller Main Character: Lacy Glass, Paul Hannah Egypt, 2009. Nine scientists, are living together in an expedition house on the west bank of the Nile while they explore and analyze the tomb of an Eighteenth Dynasty nobleman. As one after another of her housemates dies under odd circumstances, Dr. Lacy Glass, botanist from Virginia, begins to wonder if they will all end up dead. Who is killing them, one by one, and why? On Kindle and Amazon Prime. Click for more info. |
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MURDER IN HONOLULU: A Skye Delaney Mystery Author: R. Barri Flowers Published: March 20, 2012 by Kindle, Nook, iTunes, Audible, Amazon Series Name: Skye Delaney Mystery Category: Tropical Island Mystery, Woman Sleuth, Thriller, Psychological Suspense, Private Detective Main Character: Skye Delaney, Ridge Larsen MURDER IN HONOLULU: A Skye Delaney Mystery is a gripping mystery novel with a gorgeous setting in Hawaii from R. Barri Flowers, the bestselling author of MURDER IN MAUI: A Leila Kahana Mystery. Skye Delaney is a private investigator who is hired by her ex husband and former prosecutor, Carter Delaney, to spy on his current wife, Darlene, suspecting her of having an affair. When Carter ends up dead in Skye's bathtub, her investigation becomes one of murder with plenty of suspects, twists and turns. |
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TATTOOED Author: Pamela Callow Published: May 29, 2012 by MIRA Books Series Name: Kate Lange Thriller Series Category: Thriller Main Character: Kate Lange She is obsessed with tattoos.
He is obsessed with her. When a body is found on the outskirts of Halifax, rumors run wild about the victim's identity. But tattoo artist Kenzie Sloane knows exactly who she is. They share a tattoo... and a decade-old secret. Lawyer Kate Lange remembers Kenzie Sloane.The former wild child was part of the same crowd that attracted her little sister, Imogen, before her death. Now Kenzie needs her help. And Kate needs answers. Click for more info. |
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Sex, Death & Moist Towelettes Author: Jordan Dane Published: June 1, 2012 by Cosas Finas Category: Short Story Anthology Jordan Dane's first anthology of short stories—SEX, DEATH & MOIST TOWELETTES—is a mix of stories in this E-BOOK ONLY offering, from crime fiction noir to paranormal, with dark humor. A story summary is below:
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