Bouchercon XXVIII
1997 mystery and detective fiction convention
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 XXVIII and the 12th Anthony Awards ceremony.
Bouchercon
The convention was originally intended to be held in San Francisco, however this was changed to Monterey, California on October 30, 1997; running until the November 2. The event was chaired by Bruce Taylor, owner of "The San Francisco Mystery Bookstore"; and Bryan Barrett. The convention was financially successful, earning a net profit of US$50,000.
Special Guests
Lifetime achievement — Donald E. Westlake
Guest of Honor — Sara Paretsky
Special Guest of Honor (posthumously) — Ross Thomas
Fan Guest of Honor — Cap'n Bob Napier
Toastmaster — Julie Smith
Anthony Awards
The following list details the awards distributed at the twelfth annual Anthony Awards ceremony.
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