Bouchercon is an annual convention of creators and devotees of mystery and detective fiction.
[2] This page details Bouchercon XXVIII and the 12th Anthony Awards ceremony.
The convention was originally intended to be held in San Francisco,[3] 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.
[4][5] The convention was financially successful, earning a net profit of US$50,000.