McEvoy suspected her, Walling ends their relationship and takes a trip to Italy. McEvoy then takes leave from his paper to write a book about the events, although Walling explains to him that the book will forever taint the FBI because of Backus. Awards and nominations The Poet won the 1997 Anthony Award, presented by the Mystery Writers of America and the Dilys Award, presented by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association. References 1996 American novels Novels by Michael Connelly Novels about journalists Novels set in Denver Nero Award-winning works Anthony Award-winning works Dilys Award-winning works