The Mystery Writers of America have announced the 2008 Nominees for the Edgar Awards. Named after the association's "patron saint" Edgar Allan Poe, the Edgars have been awarded since 1946. This year's winners (in 15 categories) will be announced at the association's annual banquet, to be held on May 1 in New York City.

The nominees for in the "Best Novel" category are:

• Christine Falls by Benjamin Black
• Priest by Ken Bruen
• The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon
• Soul Patch by Reed Farrel Coleman
• Down River by John Hart

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A. Lee Martinez is at his best when he ignores the "rules". In combining a pulp science fiction setting with crime noir sensibility, he has crafted his strongest fiction since his blisteringly good debut Gil's All Fright Diner.

Gil's was such a strong debut that In the Company of Ogres and The Nameless Witch, both fine and entertaining stories in their own rights, suffered under the expectations, and desires of fans to see more of Duke and Earl,Gil's' werewolf & vampire leads.

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Byatt, Booker Prize winning author of Possession gives a heartfelt discussion at The Telegraph on why she loves Margery Allingham, author of the Albert Campion mysteries. Read it here.

You can find a list of some of her available books after the jump

Patricia Cornwell was recently interviewed by the Telegraph. The bestselling author discusses both changes to her Kay Scarpetta series of forensic thrillers and her recent marriage to partner Staci Gruber.