Death of a Mystery Writer Robert Barnard Death of a Mystery Writer by Robert Barnard Edgar 1980 · Nominee Sign in to put this book on your shelf. Prize history Edgar Award for Best Novel 1980 Nominee Edgar Award for Best Novel 1980 nominees The Rheingold Route Arthur Maling The Rheingold Route Arthur Maling Winner A Coat of Varnish C. P. Snow A Coat of Varnish C. P. Snow Fire in the Barley Frank Parrish Fire in the Barley Frank Parrish Make Death Love Me Ruth Rendell Make Death Love Me Ruth Rendell