The Snake John Godey The Snake by John Godey 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 Listening Woman Tony Hillerman Listening Woman Tony Hillerman The Shallow Grave Jack S. Scott The Shallow Grave Jack S. Scott