The Executioner's Song by Norman Mailer
True Crime--Well Written
392 books — 400 voters
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Best Plot Twist
408 books — 652 voters

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Best Historical Mystery
2,143 books — 4,602 voters
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Best Page-Turners with Redeeming Social Value
8,081 books — 5,775 voters