Edgar Awards 1993: Complete list of winners

The Mystery Writers of America’s 1993 Edgar Awards recognized the year’s best in crime writing, from hardboiled detective novels to cunning psychological thrillers. Named after Edgar Allan Poe, the Edgar Awards (also known as the Edgar Prize or Edgars) have been honoring exceptional mystery and crime fiction since 1946, making them one of the most prestigious honors in the genre. This year’s ceremony celebrated the diversity of voices shaping American crime literature, with winners spanning multiple categories and subgenres that proved mystery writing had something for every reader.

Among the standout honorees was Chap Reaver, whose A Little Bit Dead captured the Edgar for Best Young Adult, bringing fresh energy to crime fiction aimed at younger audiences. Reaver’s win highlighted the category’s growing importance within the awards, as publishers and readers increasingly recognized that young adult crime narratives could deliver the same compelling storytelling and moral complexity as their adult counterparts. The selection underscored how the Edgars continued to evolve, acknowledging that exceptional mystery writing wasn’t confined to any single audience or literary tradition.

Below you’ll find the complete list of 1993 Edgar Awards winners and finalists.

Best Young Adult

• A Little Bit Dead by Chap Reaver