Edgar Awards 1968: Complete list of winners

The Edgar Awards, often called the Edgars or the Mystery Writers of America Awards, have long served as the gold standard for recognizing excellence in mystery, crime, and suspense writing. Named after Edgar Allan Poe, the father of the modern detective story, these annual honors celebrate the genre’s most compelling voices across multiple categories. The 1968 Edgar Awards ceremony proved no exception, showcasing the year’s most gripping works and introducing readers to writers who would continue to define American mystery fiction.

Among the standout winners that year was Gretchen Sprague, whose Signpost to Terror earned the Edgar for Best Juvenile—a category that has always been particularly important to the Edgar Awards, recognizing that mystery fiction for younger readers deserves the same critical attention and acclaim as adult crime novels. Sprague’s ability to craft a suspenseful narrative tailored for young readers demonstrated why the Juvenile category remains one of the most competitive and celebrated divisions of the Mystery Writers of America Awards.

Below, you’ll find the complete list of 1968 Edgar Award winners:

Best Juvenile

• Signpost to Terror by Gretchen Sprague