The Edgar Allan Poe Awards 1947
The Edgar Allan Poe awards (the "Edgars") are awarded by the Mystery Writers of America to authors of distinguished work in various categories of the mystery genre.  The following list is of print literature only.  The awards for television, motion pictures, and plays have been omitted.

Best First Novel:  THE HORIZONTAL MAN, by Helen Eustis (Harper)
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