How Lucky by Will Leitch (HarperCollins – Harper) Cosby (Macmillan Publishers – Flatiron Books) The Venice Sketchbook by Rhys Bowen (Amazon Publishing – Lake Union) _ BEST NOVELįive Decembers by James Kestrel (Hard Case Crime) Congratulations to all the winners and nominees. Tonight in New York City, the Mystery Writers of America announced the winners of the 76th annual Edgar Awards.