Bouchercon XLV
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| Bouchercon XLV | |
|---|---|
| "Murder at the Beach" | |
| Date | November 13, 2014 |
| Location | Long Beach, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Hosted by | Ingrid Willis |
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 XLV and the 2014 Anthony Awards ceremony.[1]
Special guests
The convention was held at Long Beach, California from 13–16 November 2014. The event was chaired by Ingrid Willis.
- Toastmaster: Simon Wood
- Fan Guest of Honor: Al Abramson
- American Guest of Honor: J. A. Jance
- International Guest of Honor: Edward Marston
- YA Guest of Honor: Eoin Colfer
- Lifetime Achievement: Jeffery Deaver
- The David Thompson Memorial Special Service Award: Judy Bobalik