The is a Japanese literary award established in 2010 in commemoration of the 120th anniversary of Agatha Christie's birth. The award is presented by Hayakawa Publishing Corporation in association with the Agatha Christie Society, which is chaired by Mathew Pritchard, the grandson of Agatha Christie.
It is the literary award for unpublished mystery novels. The winning work, which is selected from more than 100 entries, is published by Hayakawa Publishing Corporation and the winner receives a prize of 1,000,000 yen.
Winners YearWinnerWinning entryAvailable in English Translation 1 2011Akimaro Mori (ja)The Black Cat Takes a Stroll: The Edgar Allan Poe LecturesThe Black Cat Takes a Stroll | Bento Books 2 2012Yuka Nakazato (ja)Silver Wings of the Campanula | Bento Books 3 2013Yoichi Misawa (ja) 4 2014Chiemi Matsuura (ja) 5 2015Toshihiko Shimizu (ja)
See also Japanese mystery awards for unpublished novels Edogawa Rampo Prize Ayukawa Tetsuya Award Mephisto Prize Japanese mystery awards for best works published in the previous year Mystery Writers of Japan Award Honkaku Mystery Award
References
External links Agatha Christie Award Hayakawa Publishing Corporation