Contest
Minotaur Books / Malice Domestic Best First Traditional Mystery Novel
Minotaur Books & Malice Domestic
DeadlineNov 30, 2026
- Pay / prize
- $10,000 advance + Minotaur publishing contract
- Entry fee
- Free
- Length
- ~65,000+, complete
- Eligibility & notes
- Traditional mystery in the Malice tradition. Any nationality, 18+. Never published a mystery novel, self-published included. One entry.
- Last checked
- 2026-10-28
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