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1989 Macavity Award Winners

Browse the 1989 Macavity Award winners and nominees by category. Each category starts with the winner, followed by nominees and other recognized titles.

Macavity Award Awarded by Mystery Readers International 2 categories shown

First Mystery Novel

Winner and nominees for the 1989 Macavity Award First Mystery Novel category.

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Winner

The Killings at Badger's Drift

Graham, Caroline

A Chief Inspector Barnaby Mystery Series · Book 1 · Police Procedural

Jan-1988 1989 Macavity Award winner

Mystery Novel

Winner and nominees for the 1989 Macavity Award Mystery Novel category.

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A Thief of Time

Hillerman, Tony

A Jim Chee/Joe Leaphorn Mystery Series · Book 8 · Police Procedural

Jun-1988 1989 Macavity Award winner

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