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Private Eye Writers of America

The Red Storm: New Excerpt

By Grant Bywaters

November 25, 2015

The Red Storm by Grant Bywaters is the debut novel from the former licensed private investigator about WIlliam Fletcher, a black ex-boxer working as a P.I. in New Orleans in the 1930's (Available December 1, 2015).  Newly-minted private investigator William Fletcher is having trouble finding clientele. He's not the only man out of work, but…

Announcing 2015’s Shamus Award Nominees!

By Crime HQ

June 9, 2015

The Private Eye Writers of America (PWA) have announced the nominees for 2015's Shamus awards, granted to works published during 2014. According to their guidelines: A Private Eye is defined as a private citizen (not a member of the military, federal agency, or civic or state police force) who is paid to investigate crimes. A…

Fresh Meat: Cuts Through Bone by Alaric Hunt

By Jenny Maloney

May 14, 2013

Cuts Through Bone by Alaric Hunt is a contemporary PI novel in the classic PI novel style (available May 14, 2013). Alaric Hunt’s Cuts Through Bone is a PI mystery with the style and tone of classic PI mysteries, which is probably why it won the 2012 Private Eye Writers of America award for Best…

Private Eye Writers of America

2011 Shamus Award Nominees Announced

By Crime HQ

August 21, 2011

We were yammering on social media about this terrific shortlist, and forgot to post it here until now (doh!)  Thanks to Omnimystery for reminding us, because it’s not too late to celebrate! Onto the nominees for the 2011 Shamus Awards, given by the Private Eye Writers of America (PWA):     Best PI Hardcover: No…

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