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Bouchercon XLVII

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Bouchercon XLVII
"Blood on the Bayou"
DateSeptember 15, 2016 (2016-09-15)
LocationNew Orleans, LA
CountryUSA
Hosted byConnie Perry and Heather Graham
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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 XLVII and the 2016 Anthony Awards ceremony.[1]

Bouchercon

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The convention was held at New Orleans, LA from 15 to 18 September 2016. The event was chaired by Connie Perry and Heather Graham.

Special guests

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Anthony Awards

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The following list details the awards distributed at the 2016 annual Anthony Awards ceremony.[2]

Best Novel

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Best First Novel

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Best Paperback Original

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Best Critical Non-fiction Work

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  • Val McDermid, Forensics: What Bugs, Burns, Prints, DNA, and More Tell Us About Crime

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Best Short Story

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Best Anthology or Collection

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  • Art Taylor, Murder Under the Oaks: Bouchercon Anthology 2015

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Best Young Adult Novel

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Best Crime Fiction Audio-book

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References

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  1. ^ "Past Bouchercons". Bouchercon. August 10, 2015. Archived from the original on June 10, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  2. ^ "Winners and Nominees". Bouchercon. August 10, 2015. Archived from the original on October 9, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2017.