Edgar Nomination for Mystery Novel
Dana Gricken's 1920s mystery novel, *Murder at the Cabaret*, just earned an Edgar Award nomination https://x.com/DanaGricken/status/2031034078363791835.
The Edgar Awards, presented by the Mystery Writers of America, recognize the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction, and television. A nomination is a major career achievement for mystery writers. *Murder at the Cabaret* is Gricken's debut novel, set in the vibrant jazz scene of 1920s New York. It features a young flapper who moonlights as an amateur sleuth. The novel has garnered praise for its authentic historical detail and clever plot twists. Reviewers have also noted the book's strong female lead. Gricken faces stiff competition in the Best First Novel category. Other nominees include established short story writers making the jump to long form.