Eye of the Needle Ken Follett Eye of the Needle by Ken Follett Edgar 1979 · Winner Sign in to put this book on your shelf. Prize history Edgar Award for Best Novel 1979 Winner Edgar Award for Best Novel 1979 nominees A Sleeping Life Ruth Rendell A Sleeping Life Ruth Rendell Listening Woman Tony Hillerman Listening Woman Tony Hillerman The Shallow Grave Jack S. Scott The Shallow Grave Jack S. Scott The Snake John Godey The Snake John Godey