Congratulations to the 2011 Agatha Award Winners!

Malice DomesticThis past weekend was the Malice Domestic conference, whose motto is “If traditional mysteries are your cup of tea…” And, as they do annually, they gave out the Agatha Awards for the best published in 2011:

 

 

Three Day Town by Margaret Maron

 

Best Novel: Three Day Town by Margaret Maron

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning to Swim by Sara J. Henry

 

Best First Novel: Learning to Swim by Sara J. Henry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Books, Crooks, and Counselors by Leslie Budewitz

 

Best Non-Fiction: Books, Crooks and Counselors: How to Write Accurately About Criminal Law and Courtroom Procedure by Leslie Budewitz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disarmed by Dana Cameron, Ellery Queen Mystery Magazone, June 2011

 

Best Short Story: “Disarming” by Dana Cameron, Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Black Heart Crypt by Chris Grabenstein

 

Best Children’s/Young Adult: The Black Heart Crypt by Chris Grabenstein

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Naughty in Nice by Rhys Bowen

 

Best Historical Novel: Naughty in Nice by Rhys Bowen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is always a fun conference with a special appeal for cozy and traditional mystery lovers, and the winners are voted by attendees. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees!