Pronzini is MWA’s Newest Grandmaster

Pronzini, the author of the Nameless Detective series and numerous other novels, will be awarded the Grandmaster designation at next year’s Edgars, to be held on May 1 at the Grand Hyatt. “Bill Pronzini is not only a passionate author and reader of crime fiction – he is also one of the most ardent proponents of the genre,” said Daniel J. Hale, Executive Vice President of Mystery Writers of America, in today’s press release. “For forty years he has distinguished himself with consistently high-quality writing and editing in all areas of the field, including creating one of the longest lasting detective series ever.”