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2009 PWA Shamus Award Winners!

I was not in attendance at the Awards Dinner, but I am sure a good time was had by all. Just the winners are noted, but a complete list of nominees and The Hungry Detective predictions can be found here. I'll have comments, maybe, on Monday. Cheers to all the winners!

Best Hardcover
Empty Ever After - Reed Farrel Coleman (Bleak House Books)

Best First PI Novel
In the Heat - Ian Vasquez (St. Martins Minotaur)

Best Paperback Original
Snow Blind - Lori Armstrong (Medallion)

Best Short Story
“Family Values” - Mitch Alderman (Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine, June 2008)

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