The Body in Cell Two is a tense short story centered on a body brought into a police station. Its cold-rain atmosphere and restrained prose leave a strong impression.

Quiet unease built from a single room in a police station.

This entry summarizes Katherine Hall Page's Edgar Allan Poe Grand Master Award. It recognizes a long body of mystery work and sustained contributions to the genre.

A lifetime award honoring a long-running mystery career.

This entry summarizes R. L. Stine's Edgar Allan Poe Grand Master Award. It recognizes the wide reach of his children's and YA horror work and the longevity of his series.

A lifetime award for a writer who helped popularize horror.

Glory Be is a cozy mystery set in Lafayette, Louisiana. Glory Broussard, a middle-aged Black woman and small-time bookie, investigates her best friend's death while making room for herself in a tightly woven community.

A detective story shaped by family ties and the pressures of a Louisiana community.

This entry summarizes Michaela Hamilton's Ellery Queen Award for her work at Kensington Books. It recognizes her role in discovering mystery writers and strengthening the genre list.

A recognition of editorial work that helped sustain mystery publishing.