This Award was first presented in 1996 by The Friends of Mystery, who are based in Portland Oregon. This award is given to the best mystery written by an author whose primary residence is in the Pacific Northwest. They define the PNW as Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho or the Province of British Columbia.
For a full list of winners and more information, go to:
Here is the list for the past century:
Best Mystery Award
*Note 2004 Winner Second Watch by Lowen Clausen is Out of Print
2002 Winner Desperate Measures by Kate Wilhelm is Out of Print
2000 WinnerFirst Avenue by Lowen Clausen is Out of Print
