Earlier this year, we laid out the 2021 Anthony Award nominees. We’re excited to finally showcase the winners of this year’s Anthony Awards, announced at Bouchercon. Congratulations to all the wonderful crime fiction authors on this list.

Best Hardcover Novel

Best First Novel

Best Paperback Original

Best Short Story

Best Juvenile/Young Adult

Best Critical Non-Fiction Book

Explore all 2021 Anthony Award Nominees

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