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 and as well as numerous other symposiunms 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 Nominations - January 19, 2012
2012 Grand Master, Raven and Ellery Queen Award Recipients - November 21, 2011
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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On a Dark Wing Author: Jordan Dane Published: December 27, 2011 by Harlequin Teen Category: Young Adult, Adventure, Suspense, Paranormal Main Character: Abbey Chandler, Nate Holden, Tanner Lange, Death The choices I had made led to the moment when fate took over. |
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El Gavilan Author: Craig McDonald Published: December 18, 2011 by Tyrus Books Category: Crime Fiction Main Character: Tell Lyon, Able Hawk The first standalone from Edgar©, Anthony, Macavity and Gumshoe finalist Craig McDonald. The news is full of it: escalating tensions from illegal immigration; headless bodies hanging off bridges and bounties placed on lawmen on both sides of the border. New Austin, Ohio, is a town grappling with waves of undocumented workers who exert tremendous pressure on schools, police and city services. In the midst of the turmoil, three very different kinds of cops scramble to maintain control and impose order. Click for more info. |
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DANGER AT EVERY TURN Author: Devon Vaughn Archer Published: March 28, 2012 by Kensington/Urban Books Category: Thriller, Psychological Suspense Main Character: Spencer Berry, Deidre Lawrence DANGER AT EVERY TURN is an urban suspense thriller novel.
When retired FBI forensic psychologist Spencer Berry and his dog break up a scuffle between gang members, in the process of chasing one with a gun, they end up discovering the nude remains of a young woman partially submerged in a creek behind the home of police spokeswoman Deidre Lawrence. The deceased appears to be the victim of the Pelle Park Killer, a serial murderer terrorizing Sinclair Heights, Oregon over the past three years.
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Back in the Habit Author: Alice Loweecey Published: February 8, 2012 by Midnight Ink Series Name: A Falcone & Driscoll Investigation Category: Private Investigator Main Character: Giulia Falcone, Frank Driscoll It’s been a year since Giulia Falcone fled the nunhood and now she must face her worst nightmare: going back. A young novice has died at Giulia’s former convent and the formidable Superior General hires Driscoll Investigations, hoping the P.I. firm will confirm the death was suicide in order to squelch a lawsuit. Gathering every ounce of courage to confront the past, Giulia dons the dreaded habit and returns to the Motherhouse to investigate. What she uncovers is less than holy. Click for more info. |
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