A Shock to the System Simon Brett A Shock to the System by Simon Brett Edgar 1986 · Nominee Sign in to put this book on your shelf. Prize history Edgar Award for Best Novel 1986 Nominee Edgar Award for Best Novel 1986 nominees The Suspect L. R. Wright The Suspect L. R. Wright Winner An Unkindness of Ravens Ruth Rendell An Unkindness of Ravens Ruth Rendell City of Glass Paul Auster City of Glass Paul Auster The Tree of Hands Ruth Rendell The Tree of Hands Ruth Rendell