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 XXIX and the 13th Anthony Awards ceremony.
The convention was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 1, 1998; running until the 4th.
The event was chaired by Deen Kogan, founder of the Society Hill playhouse.