Bouchercon XX
1989 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 article details Bouchercon XX and the 4th Anthony Awards ceremony.
| Bouchercon XX | |
|---|---|
| "Give Me Liberty or Give Me...Death" | |
| Date | October 6, 1989 |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Country | USA |
| Hosted by | Deen Kogan & Jay Kogan |
Bouchercon
The convention was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 6, 1989; running until the 8th. The event was chaired by Deen Kogan and Jay Kogan, founders of the Society Hill playhouse.[3]
Special guests
- Lifetime Achievement award — Dorothy Salisbury Davis
- Guest of Honor — Simon Brett
- Fan Guests of Honor — William F. Deeck and Linda Toole
- Toastmaster — Bruce Taylor[4]
- Distinguished Contribution award — Joan Kahn
Anthony Awards
The following list details the awards distributed at the fourth annual Anthony Awards ceremony.[5]
Novel award
Winner:
Shortlist:
- Dorothy Cannell, The Widows Club
- Sue Grafton, "E" Is for Evidence
- Tony Hillerman, A Thief of Time
- Sara Paretsky, Blood Shot
- Nancy Picard, Dead Crazy
- Bill Pronzini, Shackles
- Les Roberts, Pepper Pike
First novel award
Winner:
Shortlist:
- Mary Lou Bennett, Murder Once Done
- Caroline Graham, The Killings at Badger's Drift
- Linda Grant, Random Access Murder
- Gar Anthony Haywood, Fear of the Dark
- David Stout, Carolina Skeletons
Paperback original award
Winner:
- Carolyn G. Hart, Something Wicked
Shortlist:
- Michael Avallone, High Noon at Midnight
- P.M. Carlson, Murder Unrenovated
- David Handler, The Man Who Died Laughing
- Lia Matera, A Radical Departure
- Sharyn McCrumb, Paying the Piper
- D.R. Meredith, Murder by Impulse
- Marilyn Wallace, Primary Target