The 2009 Anthony Awards

I had the privilege and fun of being present at the Anthony Awards that were presented at Bouchercon. Bouchercon is the largest mystery authors, fans and readers convention in the United States. It was held in Indianapolis this past weekend.

Here are the winners!

Best Novel: The Brass Verdict, by Michael Connelly

Best First Novel: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, by Stieg Larsson

Best Paperback Original: State of the Onion, by Julie Hyzy

Best Short Story: "A Sleep Not Unlike Death" by Sean Chercover (from Hardcore Hardboiled)

Best Critical/Nonfiction: Anthony Boucher: A Bibliography, by Jeffrey Marks

Best Children's/Young Adult: The Crossroads, by Chris Grabenstein

Best Cover Art: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, designed by Peter Meselund


Special Service Award: Jon & Ruth Jordan

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees! It was great seeing that there were two Chicagoland connections - Julie Hyzy and Sean Chercover. We knew they were good. Now everyone else knows they are too!