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 XXXV and the 19th Anthony Awards ceremony.
The convention was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on October 7, 2004; running until the 10th.
The event was chaired by Al Navis, owner of the Toronto-based mystery book-store, Handy Book Exchange.