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 XXIX and the 13th Anthony Awards ceremony.

Bouchercon XXIX
DateOctober 1, 1998 (1998-10-01)
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
CountryUSA
Hosted byDeen Kogan
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Bouchercon

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The convention was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 1, 1998; running until the 4th. The event was chaired by Deen Kogan, founder of the Society Hill playhouse.[3]

Special Guests

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Anthony Awards

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The following list details the awards distributed at the thirteenth annual Anthony Awards ceremony.[4]

Novel award

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First novel award

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  • Grace Edward, If I Should Die
  • Maureen Jennings, Except the Dying
  • Philip Reed, Bird Dog
  • Robert Skinner, Skin Deep, Blood Red

Paperback original award

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Short story award

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Winners:

Shortlist:

  • Simon Brett, "Ways to Kill a Cat", from Malice Domestic 6
  • James DeFilippi, "A Fog of Many Colors", from New Mystery summer 1997
  • James S. Dorr, "Paper Boxes", from New Mystery summer 1997

Cover art award

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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. ^ Jacobsen, Teresa (November 4, 2010). "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. ^ "Philadelphia News". Weekly Press. July 15, 2009. Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
  4. ^ "Bouchercon World Mystery Convention : Anthony Awards Nominees". Bouchercon.info. Archived from the original on February 7, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2012.