The Macavity Award is named for the "mystery cat" of T.S. Eliot (Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats). Each year the members of Mystery Readers International nominate and vote for their favorite mysteries in four categories.
Best Mystery Novel:
Winner:
- The Killing of the Tinkers by Ken Bruen
Nominations:
- Cold Case by Robin Burcell
- Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
- High Country Fall by Margaret Maron
- California Girl - T. Jefferson Parker
- Playing with Fire by Peter Robinson
Best First Mystery Novel:
Winner:
- Dating Dead Men by Harley Jane Kozak
Nominations:
- Uncommon Grounds by Sandra Balzo
- Summer of the Big Bachi by Naomi Hirahara
- Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath
- Misdeameanor Man by Dylan Schaffer
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