Hammett Prize Winner Announced

The North American Branch of the International Association of Crime Writers has awarded the Hammett Prize to The Manual of Detection by Jedediah Berry. The Hammett Prize is given annually to recognize excellence in the field of crime writing. Crime-writing is defined as any published work of adult fiction or narrative nonfiction that encompasses such areas as crime, suspense, thriller, mystery, or espionage. A collection of short stories by a single author would qualify. The winner receives a "Thin Man" trophy, designed by sculptor Peter Boiger. The Hammett Prize is named after Dashiell Hammett, the author of The Maltese Falcon, The Glass Key, and The Thin Man.