Good writing is a key factor. The prose should be engaging, clear, and well - crafted. For example, a novel with vivid descriptions and strong dialogue has a better chance.
Sure. 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris is one of the well - known Edgar Awards best novels. It's a gripping psychological thriller that introduced the infamous character Hannibal Lecter.
I'm not aware of any specific awards dedicated solely to the 'best Flashman novel'. However, the series as a whole has been highly praised for its unique take on historical fiction and its memorable protagonist. So while no formal award for the 'best' within the series, they are well - regarded in the literary world.
I'm not sure exactly which stories were nominated for the 2018 Edgar Awards Short Story. But generally, the nominees are often stories with strong mystery and crime elements, well - crafted plots and engaging characters.
One more is 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. It's a classic of the detective noir genre. Chandler's hard - boiled detective Philip Marlowe is a memorable character, and the book is filled with complex mysteries, seedy settings, and sharp - tongued dialogue.
I'm not sure which Edgar you are referring to specifically. There are many authors named Edgar. However, if we consider Edgar Allan Poe, his 'The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket' could be considered one of his significant early works. It's a complex and somewhat mysterious novel that showcases Poe's early talent for storytelling and creating an eerie atmosphere.
Well, the selection of the Hugo Awards Best Novel is a multi - step process. Nominations are open to members of the relevant community. They can put forward novels they think are worthy. After that, there's a period of campaigning where the merits of the nominated works are discussed. Finally, the members cast their votes, and the novel with the highest number of votes gets the award. This system aims to ensure that the best and most popular works in the science - fiction genre are recognized.
The Macavity Awards for Best Mystery Novel are awards given to recognize outstanding mystery novels. They are an important honor in the mystery writing community, highlighting novels that are engaging, full of suspense, and well - crafted in terms of plot, character, and atmosphere.