Bouchercon XLIV
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| Bouchercon XLIV | |
|---|---|
| "a New York State of crime…" | |
| Date | September 19, 2013 |
| Location | Albany, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Hosted by | Al Abramson |
Bouchercon is an annual convention of creators and devotees of mystery and detective fiction. 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. This page details Bouchercon XLIV and the 2013 Anthony Awards ceremony.[1]
Special guests
The convention was held at Albany, New York from 19–23 September 2013. The event was chaired by Al Abramson.
- Lifetime Achievement: Sue Grafton
- International Guest of Honor: Anne Perry
- American Guest of Honor: Tess Gerritsen
- Toastmaster: Steve Hamilton
- Fan Guests of Honor: Chris Aldrich & Lynn Kaczmarek
- The David Thompson Memorial Special Service Award: Marv Lachman