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 XVIII and the 2nd Anthony Awards ceremony.
The convention was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 9, 1987; running for two days until the 11th.
The event was chaired by authors Steven A. Stilwell and Becky A.