Bouchercon is an annual convention of creators and devotees of mystery and detective fiction.[1] It is named in honour of writer, reviewer, and editor Anthony Boucher; also the inspiration for the Anthony Awards, which have been issued at the convention since 1986.[2] This page details Bouchercon XVII and the inaugural Anthony Awards ceremony.

Bouchercon XVII
DateOctober 10, 1986 (1986-10-10)
LocationBaltimore, Maryland
CountryUSA
Hosted byGail M. Larson
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Bouchercon

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The convention was held in Baltimore, Maryland on October 10, 1986; running for two days until the 12th. The event was chaired by Gail M. Larson, owner of the bookshop "The Butler Did It".[3][4]

Special Guests

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Anthony Awards

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The following list details the awards distributed at the first annual Anthony Awards ceremony.[5]

Novel award

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First novel award

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  • Susan Kelly, The Gemini Man
  • Dick Lochte, Sleeping Dog
  • Robert Reeves, Doubting Thomas
  • Andrew Vachss, Flood

Paperback original award

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Shortlist:

  • P.M. Carlson, Murder is Academic
  • Earl Emerson, Poverty Bay
  • Kate Green, Shattered Moon
  • Patrick A. Kelley, Sleightly Murder

Short story award

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Movie award

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TV Series award

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Grand Master

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References

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  1. ^ "Bouchercon World Mystery Convention : Home". Bouchercon.info. Archived from the original on January 12, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  2. ^ "Bouchercon 2010 by the Bay: The World Series of Mystery". Libraryjournal.com. Archived from the original on September 5, 2012. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  3. ^ Lachman, Marvin (August 30, 2005). The Heirs of Anthony Boucher - Marvin Lachman - Google Books. ISBN 9781615952861. Retrieved January 31, 2012.
  4. ^ "Mystery Meeting Is Murder - Chicago Tribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. October 19, 1986. Retrieved January 31, 2012.
  5. ^ "Bouchercon World Mystery Convention : Anthony Awards Nominees". Bouchercon.info. October 2, 2003. Archived from the original on February 7, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2012.