Edgar Award Best Novel Winner
Peregrine
by William Bayer
Summary
A trained peregrine falcon begins killing people across New York City, and a television journalist becomes obsessed with the deadly mystery and the man controlling the bird. Bayer blends serial murder, media ambition, and a strange predatory menace into a fast moving urban thriller. The unusual premise and propulsive pace earned the novel wide attention.
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Historical Context & Significance
Peregrine won William Bayer the 1982 Edgar Award for Best Novel.