Bouchercon XXI
1990 mystery and detective fiction convention
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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 XXI and the 5th Anthony Awards ceremony.
| Bouchercon XXI | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 21, 1990 |
| Location | London, England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Hosted by | Marion & Robin Richmond |
Bouchercon
The convention was held in London, England on September 21, 1990; running until the 23rd. The event was chaired by Marion & Robin Richmond, owners of Scottish book-store Ming Books, known for having the largest stock of crime fiction in the UK.[3][4]
Special Guests
- Lifetime Achievement award — Michael Gilbert
- Guest of Honor — P.D. James
- Fan Guest of Honor — Robert Adey
- Toastmaster — Sue Grafton
Anthony Awards
The following list details the awards distributed at the fifth annual Anthony Awards ceremony.[5]
Novel award
Winner:
Shortlist:
- Susan Dunlap, Pious Deception
- Carolyn G. Hart, A Little Class On Murder
- Margaret Maron, Corpus Christmas
First novel award
Winner:
Shortlist:
- Jill Churchill, Grime and Punishment
- Melodie Johnson Howe, The Mother Shadow
- Edith Skom, The Mark Twain Murders
- Susan Wolfe, The Last Billable Hour
Paperback original award
Winner:
Shortlist:
- Malacai Black, On My Honor
- D.R. Meredith, Murder By Deception
- Keith Peterson, Rough Justice
- Deborah Valentine, A Collector of Photographs
Short story award
Winner:
- Nancy Pickard, "Afraid all the Time", from Sisters in Crime
Shortlist:
- Susan Dunlap, "No Safety", from Sisters in Crime
- Sharyn McCrumb, "A Wee Doch and Doris", from Mistletoe Mysteries
- Shelly Singer, "A Terrible Thing", from Sisters in Crime
Movie award
Winner:
Shortlist:
No shortlist released
Television series award
Winner:
Shortlist:
No shortlist released