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