Shamus Award – Paperback Original P.I. Novel Winners

2024

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2024 award year.

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Liar's Dice

Valjan, Gabriel

Standalone · Thriller

Mar-2023 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

2023

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2023 award year.

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Dead-Bang Fall

Sanders, J.R.

Standalone · Mystery

Apr-2022 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

2022

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2022 award year.

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Every City Is Every Other City

McFetridge, John

Standalone · Police Procedural

Jun-2021 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

Angels in the Wind

Ramos, Manuel

Standalone · Police Procedural

May-2021 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

The Burden of Innocence

Nardizzi, John F.

Infantino Files Series · Book 2 · Thriller

Dec-2021 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

An Empty Grave

Welsh-Huggins, Andrew

Andy Hayes Mystery Series · Book 7 · Police Procedural

Jun-2021 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Frog in a Bucket

Rosengren, Clive

Standalone · Police Procedural

Aug-2021 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

2021

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2021 award year.

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Brittle Karma

Helms, Richard

Standalone · Police Procedural

Nov-2020 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

All Kinds of Ugly

Dennis, Ralph

Hardman Series · Book 13 · General Fiction

Jan-2020 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Damaged Goods

Mack, Debbi

An Erica Jensen Mystery Series · Book 1 · Mystery

May-2020 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Farewell, Las Vegas

Bywaters, Grant

Standalone · Thriller

May-2020 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Remember My Face

Lantigua, John

A Willie Cuesta Mystery Series · Book 5 · Police Procedural

Oct-2020 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

2020

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2020 award year.

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Behind the Wall of Sleep

Hannah, James D.F.

Standalone · Private Investigator

2020 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

The Bird Boys

Sandlin, Lisa

Standalone · Horror

Aug-2019 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Paid In Spades

Helms, Richard

Standalone · Mystery

Mar-2019 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Ration of Lies

Myers, M. Ruth

Standalone · Historical Mystery

Oct-2019 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Skin Game

Allen, J.D.

Sin City Investigation Series · Book 2 · Police Procedural

Feb-2019 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

2019

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2019 award year.

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The Questionable Behavior of Dahlia Moss

Wirestone, Max

A Dahlia Moss Mystery Series · Book 3 · Action Adventure

Jan-2018 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

No Quarter

Jantunen, John

Standalone · Literary

Nov-2018 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Second Story Man

Salzberg, Charles

Standalone · General Fiction

Apr-2018 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Shark Bait

Kemprecos, Paul

An Aristotle 'Soc' Socarides Mystery' Series · Book 8 · Law Enforcement

Mar-2018 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

She Talks to Angels

Hannah, James D.F.

Standalone · Thriller

Nov-2018 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

2018

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2018 award year.

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Lights Out Summer

Zahradnik, Rich

Coleridge Taylor Mystery Series · Book 4 · Mystery

Oct-2017 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

Dames Fight Harder

Myers, M. Ruth

Standalone · Historical Mystery

Nov-2017 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

The Painted Gun

Spinelli, Bradley

Standalone · Mystery

Mar-2017 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Play a Cold Hand

Faherty, Terence

Standalone · Mystery

Dec-2017 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

The Strange Disappearance of a Bollywood Star

Khan, Vaseem

Baby Ganesh Agency Investigation Series · Book 3 · Private Investigator

Jul-2017 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

2017

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The Perplexing Theft of the Jewel in the Crown

Khan, Vaseem

Baby Ganesh Agency Investigation Series · Book 2 · Cozy Mystery

Aug-2016 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

The Detective & the Chinese High-Fin

Craven, Michael

John Darvelle Series · Book 2 · Private Investigator

Jun-2016 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Hold Me, Babe

De Noux, O'Neil

Standalone · Private Investigator

Jul-2016 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

The Knife Slipped

Gardner, Erle Stanley

Standalone · Mystery

2016 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

My Bad

Ramos, Manuel

Standalone · General Fiction

Oct-2016 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

2016

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2016 award year.

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Circling the Runway

Abramo, J.L.

Standalone · General Fiction

Mar-2015 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

The Long Cold

De Noux, O'Neil

Standalone · Private Investigator

Sep-2015 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

The Man in the Window

King, Dana

Standalone · Private Investigator

Jul-2015 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Red Desert

Rosengren, Clive

Standalone · Thriller

Jan-2015 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Split to Splinters

Everhart, Max

Standalone · Mystery

Apr-2015 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

2015

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2015 award year.

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Moonlight Weeps

Zandri, Vincent

Dick Moonlight Series · Book 8 · Private Investigator

Sep-2014 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

Beauty with a Bomb

Grant, M.C.

Dixie Flynn Series · Book 3 · Mystery

Sep-2014 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Critical Damage

Lewis, Robert K.

A Mark Mallen Novel Series · Book 2 · Mystery

Apr-2014 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

The Detective & the Pipe Girl

Craven, Michael

John Darvelle Series · Book 1 · Suspense

Jun-2014 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Street Justice

Nelscott, Kris

Standalone · Historical Mystery

Mar-2014 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

2014

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2014 award year.

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Heart of Ice

Parrish, P.J.

Louis Kincaid Series · Book 11 · Law Enforcement

Mar-2013 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

The Honky Tonk Big Hoss Boogie

Randisi, Robert J.

Nashville P.I. Series · Book 1 · Mystery

Aug-2013 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

The Murder Mile/Into The Dark

Gaylin, Alison

A Brenna Spector Novel of Suspense Series · Book 2 · Private Investigator

Feb-2013 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Purgatory Key

James, Darrell

A Del Shannon Novel Series · Book 3 · Mystery

Aug-2013 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Seduction of the Innocent

Collins, Max Allan

Standalone · Mystery

Feb-2013 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

2013

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2013 award year.

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And She Was

Gaylin, Alison

A Brenna Spector Novel of Suspense Series · Book 1 · Private Investigator

Feb-2012 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

Archie Meets Nero Wolfe

Goldsborough, Robert

A Nero Wolfe Mystery Series · Book 8 · Private Investigator

Jan-2012 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Death Warmed Over

Anderson, Kevin J.

Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I. Series · Book 1 · Private Investigator

Sep-2012 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

False Negative

Koenig, Joseph

Standalone · Mystery

Jun-2012 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Pulse

Lutz, John

A Frank Quinn Novel Series · Book 8 · Thriller

Jul-2012 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

2012

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2012 award year.

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Fun and Games

Swierczynski, Duane

Charlie Hardie Series · Book 1 · Thriller

Jun-2011 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

Long Pig

Ross, James L.

Standalone · Mystery

Feb-2011 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Quarry's Ex

Collins, Max Allan

A Quarry Novel Series · Book 10 · Suspense

Oct-2010 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Serial

Lutz, John

A Frank Quinn Novel Series · Book 6 · Thriller

Aug-2011 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Threat Warning

Gilstrap, John

A Jonathan Grave Thriller Series · Book 3 · Thriller

Jul-2011 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

2011

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2011 award year.

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Winner

Asia Hand

Moore, Christopher G.

A Vincent Calvani Novel Series · Book 4 · Private Investigator

Jul-2010 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

Mister X

Lutz, John

A Frank Quinn Novel Series · Book 5 · Thriller

Oct-2010 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Nightshade

Henighan, Tom

Standalone · General Fiction

Aug-2010 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

2010

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2010 award year.

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Sinner's Ball

Berkowitz, Ira

A Jackson Steeg Novel Series · Book 3 · Thriller

Jan-2010 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

Body Blows

Strange, Marc

A Joe Grundy Mystery Series · Book 2 · Mystery

Jul-2009 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Vengeance Road

Mofina, Rick

Jack Gannon Series · Book 1 · Thriller

Sep-2009 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

2009

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2009 award year.

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Snow Blind

Armstrong, Lori G.

PI Julie Collins Series · Book 4 · Private Investigator

Oct-2008 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

The Black Hand

Thomas, Will

Barker and Llewelyn Series · Book 5 · Historical Mystery

Jul-2008 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

The Stolen

Pinter, Jason

Henry Parker Series · Book 3 · Thriller

Aug-2008 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

2008

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2008 award year.

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Snow Blind

Armstrong, Lori G.

PI Julie Collins Series · Book 4 · Private Investigator

Oct-2008 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

Exit Strategy

Armstrong, Kelley

Nadia Stafford Series · Book 1 · Thriller

Jun-2007 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Stone Rain // Bad News

Barclay, Linwood

Zack Walker Series · Book 4 · Amateur Sleuth

May-2007 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

2007

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2007 award year.

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Songs of Innocence

Aleas, Richard

Hard Case Crime Series · Book 33 · Suspense

Jul-2007 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Winner

Unquiet Grave

Parrish, P.J.

Louis Kincaid Series · Book 7 · Law Enforcement

Feb-2006 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

Crooked

Wiprud, Brian

Standalone · Suspense

Jul-2006 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Hallowed Ground

Armstrong, Lori G.

PI Julie Collins Series · Book 2 · Private Investigator

Nov-2006 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

The Prop

Hautman, Pete

Standalone · Suspense

Apr-2006 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

2006

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2006 award year.

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Cordite Wine

Helms, Richard

Eamon Gold PI Series · Book 2 · Private Investigator

Dec-2005 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

2005

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2005 award year.

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The James Deans

Coleman, Reed Farrel

A Moe Prager Mystery Series · Book 3 · Private Investigator

Jan-2005 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

Call the Devil by His Oldest Name

Bissell, Sallie

Mary Crow Series · Book 3 · Mystery

Mar-2004 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Island of Bones

Parrish, P.J.

Louis Kincaid Series · Book 5 · Law Enforcement

Jan-2004 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

The London Blitz Murders

Collins, Max Allan

Disaster Series · Mystery

May-2004 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

2004

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2004 award year.

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Fade to Blonde

Phillips, Max

Hard Case Crime Series · Book 2 · Suspense

Sep-2004 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

Thicker Than Water

Parrish, P.J.

Louis Kincaid Series · Book 4 · Police Procedural

Jan-2003 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Wet Debt

Helms, Richard

Pat Gallegher Series · Book 4 · Mystery

May-2003 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

2003

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2003 award year.

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Cold Quarry

Straka, Andy

A Frank Pavlicek Mystery Series · Book 3 · Private Investigator

Apr-2003 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

Juicy Watusi

Helms, Richard

Pat Gallegher Series · Book 3 · Amateur Sleuth

Jun-2002 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Paint It Black

Parrish, P.J.

Louis Kincaid Series · Book 3 · Law Enforcement

Jan-2002 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

2002

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2002 award year.

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The Poisoned Rose

Judson, D. Daniel

Declan MacManus Series · Book 2 · Private Investigator

Oct-2002 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

Ancient Enemy

Westbrook, Robert

A Howard Moon Deer Mystery Series · Book 4 · Private Investigator

Dec-2001 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

2001

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2001 award year.

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Archangel Protocol

Morehouse, Lyda

AngeLINK Series · Book 2 · Science Fiction

May-2001 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

The Sporting Club

Browning, Sinclair

A Trade Ellis Mystery Series · Book 2 · Private Investigator

Feb-2000 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

2000

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 2000 award year.

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Death in the Steel City

Lipinski, Thomas

A Carroll Dorsey Mystery Series · Book 4 · Private Investigator

Apr-2000 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

1999

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 1999 award year.

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In Big Trouble

Lippman, Laura

A Tess Monaghan Mystery Series · Book 4 · Private Investigator

Sep-1999 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

The Widower's Two-Step

Riordan, Rick

Tres Navarre Series · Book 2 · Private Investigator

May-1998 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

1998

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 1998 award year.

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Murder Manual // A Manual of Murder

Womack, Steven

Harry James Denton Series · Book 5 · Private Investigator

Jan-1998 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

Backspin

Coben, Harlan

A Myron Bolitar Novel Series · Book 4 · Mystery

Aug-1997 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Father Forgive Me

Lordon, Randye

A Sydney Sloane Mystery Series · Book 3 · Private Investigator

May-1997 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Sunset and Santiago

White, Gloria

A Ronnie Ventana Mystery Series · Book 4 · Private Investigator

Feb-1997 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

A Whisper of Rage

Hemlin, Tim

Neil Marshall Series · Book 2 · Amateur Sleuth

Mar-1997 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

1997

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 1997 award year.

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Charm City

Lippman, Laura

A Tess Monaghan Mystery Series · Book 2 · Private Investigator

Oct-1997 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

1996

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 1996 award year.

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Fade Away

Coben, Harlan

A Myron Bolitar Novel Series · Book 3 · Mystery

Dec-1996 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Nominee

Charged with Guilt

White, Gloria

A Ronnie Ventana Mystery Series · Book 3 · Private Investigator

May-1995 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Interview With Mattie

Singer, Shelley

A Barrett Lake Mystery Series · Book 4 · Amateur Sleuth

Sep-1995 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Way Past Dead

Womack, Steven

Harry James Denton Series · Book 3 · Private Investigator

Feb-1995 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

Nominee

Zero Tolerance

Knight, J.D.

Virgil Proctor Series · Book 1 · Law Enforcement

Jun-1995 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel nominee

1995

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 1995 award year.

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Native Angels

Jaspersohn, William

Peter Boone Series · Book 1 · Private Investigator

Jul-1995 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

1994

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 1994 award year.

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Served Cold

Goldberg, Ed

A Lenny Schneider Mystery Series · Book 1 · Private Investigator

Aug-1997 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

1993

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 1993 award year.

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Brothers and Sinners

Philbrick, Rodman

Standalone · Suspense

Sep-1993 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

1992

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 1992 award year.

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The Last Tango of Dolores Delgado

Day, Marele

A Claudia Valentine Mystery Series · Book 3 · Private Investigator

1992 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

1991

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 1991 award year.

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The Cool Blue Tomb

Kemprecos, Paul

An Aristotle 'Soc' Socarides Mystery' Series · Book 1 · Private Investigator

Apr-1991 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

1990

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 1990 award year.

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Fatal Sisters

Duncan, W. Glenn

Rafferty Series · Book 6 · Private Investigator

Oct-1990 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

1989

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 1989 award year.

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Hell's Only Half Full

Kantner, Rob

A Ben Perkins Mystery Series · Book 4 · Mystery

Sep-1989 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

1988

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 1988 award year.

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Dirty Work

Kantner, Rob

A Ben Perkins Mystery Series · Book 3 · Mystery

Nov-1988 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

1987

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 1987 award year.

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Wild Night

Washburn, L.J.

A Lucas Hallam Mystery Series · Book 1 · Private Investigator

Nov-1987 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

1986

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 1986 award year.

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The Back-Door Man

Kantner, Rob

A Ben Perkins Mystery Series · Book 1 · Mystery

1986 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

1985

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 1985 award year.

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Poverty Bay

Emerson, Earl

Thomas Black Series · Book 2 · Private Investigator

1985 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

1984

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 1984 award year.

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The Ceiling of Hell

Murphy, Warren

Standalone · Suspense

Oct-1984 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

1983

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 1983 award year.

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Dead in Center Field

Engleman, Paul

A Mark Renzler Mystery Series · Book 1 · Mystery

Jul-1983 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

1982

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 1982 award year.

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The Cana Diversion

Gault, William Campbell

A Brock Callahan Mystery Series · Book 9 · Mystery

Apr-1981 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

Winner

The Cana Diversion

Gault, William Campbell

Raven House Mysteries Series · Book 37 · Mystery

Apr-1981 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

1981

Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel results for the 1981 award year.

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California Thriller

Byrd, Max

Mike Haller Series · Book 1 · Suspense

1981 Shamus Award Paperback Original P.I. Novel winner

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