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Bouchercon XXV

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Bouchercon XXV
DateOctober 6, 1994 (1994-10-06)
LocationSeattle, Washington
CountryUSA
Hosted byThom Walls
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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 XXV and the 9th Anthony Awards ceremony.

Bouchercon

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The convention was held in Seattle, Washington from October 6 to 9, 1994.[3] The event was chaired by photographer Thom Walls.

Special Guests

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Anthony Awards

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The following list details the awards distributed at the ninth annual Anthony Awards ceremony.[4]

Novel award

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First novel award

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Short story award

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  • K.K. Beck, "A Romance in the Rockies", from Malice Domestic 2
  • M.D. Lake, "Kim's Game", from Malice Domestic 2
  • Robert Lopresti, "Crow's Feat", from Constable New Crimes 2

Critical / Non-fiction award

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  • Burl Barer, The Saint: A Complete History in Print, Radio, Television, and Film
  • Marvin Lachman, A Reader's Guide to the American Novel of Detection
  • Gary Warren Niebuhr, A Reader's Guide to the Private Eye Novel
  • Barbara Reynolds, Dorothy L Sayers; Her Life and Soul

True crime award

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Shortlist:

  • Gary C. King, Driven to Kill: Westley Allan Dodd
  • Jack Olsen, The Misbegotten Son: A Serial Killer and His Victims: The true story of Arthur J. Shawcross
  • Bella Stumbo, Until the Twelfth of Never: The Deadly Divorce of Dan & Betty Broderick

Short story collection / anthology award

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References

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  1. ^ "Bouchercon World Mystery Convention : Home". Bouchercon.info. Archived from the original on January 12, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  2. ^ Jacobsen, Teresa (November 4, 2010). "Bouchercon 2010 by the Bay: The World Series of Mystery". Libraryjournal.com. Archived from the original on September 5, 2012. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  3. ^ "Entertainment & the Arts | Mystery Fans Can Book Some Time With Their Favorites | Seattle Times Newspaper". Community.seattletimes.nwsource.com. October 4, 1994. Retrieved February 9, 2012.
  4. ^ "Bouchercon World Mystery Convention : Anthony Awards Nominees". Bouchercon.info. Archived from the original on February 7, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2012.
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