The Straight Man Roger L. Simon The Straight Man by Roger L. Simon Publication First published 1987 ISBN 9780446343893 Sign in to put this book on your shelf. Prize history Edgar Award for Best Novel 1987 Nominee Edgar Award for Best Novel 1987 nominees A Dark-Adapted Eye Barbara Vine A Dark-Adapted Eye Barbara Vine Winner A Taste for Death P. D. James A Taste for Death P. D. James Come Morning Joe Gores Come Morning Joe Gores The Blind Run Brian Freemantle The Blind Run Brian Freemantle
