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 XXXVI and the 20th Anthony Awards ceremony.
The convention was held in Chicago, Illinois on September 1, 2005; running until the 4th. The event was chaired by "mystery fans extraordinaire" Sonya Rice, and founder of the Society Hill playhouse, Deen Kogan.
Lifetime Achievement awards — Bill Pronzini & Marcia MullerInternational Guest of Honor — Jonathan GashAmerican Guest of Honor — Dennis LehaneFan Guest of Honor — Beth FedynToastmaster — Harlan CobenThe following list details the awards distributed at the twentieth annual Anthony Awards ceremony.
Winner:
William Kent Krueger, Blood HollowShortlist:
Ken Bruen, The Killing of the TinkersJohn Katzenbach, The Madman's TaleLaura Lippman, By a Spider's ThreadT. Jefferson Parker, California GirlJulia Spencer-Fleming, Out of the Deep I CryWinner:
Harley Jane Kozak, Dating Dead MenShortlist:
Sandra Balzo, Uncommon GroundsJudy Clemens, Until the Cows Come HomeJilliane Hoffman, RetributionJ. A. Konrath, Whiskey SourWinner:
Jason Starr, Twisted CityShortlist:
Robin Burcell, Cold CaseRoberta Isleib, Putt to DeathSusan McBride, Blue BloodM. J. Rose, The Halo EffectWinner:
Elaine Viets, "Wedding Knife", from Chesapeake CrimesShortlist:
Rhys Bowen, "Voodoo", from Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine November 2004Terence Faherty, "The Widow of Slane", from Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine March / April 2004Ted Hertel Jr., "It's Crackers to Slip a Rozzer the Dropsy in Snide", from Small CrimesArthur Nersesian, "Hunter/Trapper", from Brooklyn NoirWinner:
Max Allan Collins, Men's Adventure MagazinesShortlist:
Frankie Bailey & Steven Chermak, Famous American Crimes & TrialsEdward Conlon, Blue BloodLeslie S. Klinger, The New Annotated Sherlock HolmesJulian Rubinstein, The Ballad of the Whiskey RobberWinner:
Sohrab Habibion; for Tim McLoughlin, Brooklyn NoirShortlist:
Gregory Manchess; for Max Phillips, Fade to BlondeSal Barracca; for J. A. Konrath, Whiskey SourRobert Santora; for Ruth Francisco, Good Morning, DarknessMichael Kellner; for Gary Phillips, Monkology