The Day of the Jackal Frederick Forsyth The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth Edgar 1972 · Winner Sign in to put this book on your shelf. Prize history Edgar Award for Best Novel 1972 Winner Edgar Award for Best Novel 1972 nominees Shroud for a Nightingale P. D. James Shroud for a Nightingale P. D. James Sir, You Bastard G. F. Newman Sir, You Bastard G. F. Newman The Fly on the Wall Tony Hillerman The Fly on the Wall Tony Hillerman Who Killed Enoch Powell? Arthur Wise Who Killed Enoch Powell? Arthur Wise