Edgar Awards 1999: Complete list of winners

The Mystery Writers of America announced the 1999 Edgar Awards winners this year, celebrating the year’s most compelling contributions to the crime fiction genre. Named after Edgar Allan Poe himself, the Edgars remain one of the most prestigious honors in mystery and suspense writing, recognizing excellence across multiple categories from debut novels to short stories. The 1999 ceremony highlighted a diverse array of voices and styles, proving that the mystery genre continues to attract serious literary talent across all age categories.

Among this year’s distinguished winners was Nancy Werlin, whose young adult novel The Killer’s Cousin claimed the Edgar for Best Young Adult. Werlin’s psychological thriller, which weaves together family secrets and present-day danger, demonstrated that mysteries for younger readers need not shy away from sophisticated plotting and emotional complexity. The inclusion of Werlin’s work in the 1999 Edgar Awards winners list reflects a broader trend within the mystery community toward recognizing YA crime fiction as worthy of top-tier recognition.

The 1999 Edgar Awards continue to shape which books become essential reading for mystery enthusiasts and casual readers alike. Whether you search for “1999 Edgar Awards winners” or “Edgar Awards 1999,” these honored titles represent the cream of the crop from that year’s mystery and suspense publications.

Best Young Adult

• The Killer’s Cousin by Nancy Werlin