2003 Anthony Award Winners and Nominees

Bouchercon, the World Mystery Convention, has announced the winners of the 2003 Anthony Awards, honoring the best first mystery novel, best novel, best paperback original, best non-fiction, best short story, and best juvenile/young adult mystery published in 2002.

The Anthony Awards, named for long-time mystery critic for NY Times Anthony Boucher, were presented during Bouchercon at the Anthony Awards Banquet, October 19, 2003. Bouchercon attendees  made the nominations; the Anthonys will be selected at the convention by all convention attendees.

Best Novel

Winner

City of Bones by Michael Connelly

Harry Bosch determined to solve case of young boy's skeleton unearthed years after the crime

paperback, $7.99

Other Nominees

Murder in the Sentier by Cara Black

A delightful third in the Paris-set Aimee LeDuc series, this one set in the garment district

trade paperback, $13

North of Nowhere by Steve Hamilton

A stick-up at a friendly game of high-stakes poker leaves Alex McKnight as the prime suspect

paperback, $6.99

Hell to Pay by George Pelecanos

Pelecanos continues his remorseless look into the real Washington, DC--not covered on CNN--in  further adventures of PI Derek Strange

paperback, $6.99

Winter and Night by S.J. Rozan

Bill Smith rides to the rescue of a nephew he hasn't seen in years

paperback, $6.99

Best First Novel

Winner

In the Bleak Midwinter by Julia Spencer-Fleming

complex mystery introduces army chaplain turned local priest Claire Ferguson

paperback, $6.99

The Devil's Redhead by David Corbett

ex-con seeks girlfriend upon his release from prison in this striking combination of love story and crime novel

Out of Print

An Eye for Murder by Libby Fischer Hellmann

terrific debut introduces documentary filmmaker Ellie Forman in a murder case with roots in WW II

trade paperback, $14.95

The Blue Edge of Midnight by Jonathan King

ex-cop Max Freeman, retired to the Everglades is drawn back to crime-solving when he discovers a body

paperback, $6.99

The Distance by Eddie Muller

Bleak story of boxing and murder set in 1949 San Francisco 

Out of Print

Best Paperback Original

Winner

Fatal Truth by Robin Burcell

homicide detective Kate Gillespie witnesses a killing that leads to an internal investigation

Out of Print

Other Nominees

Black Jack Point by Jeff Abbott

Magistrate Whit Mosely opens an inquest into the death of friends that seems tied to ancient relics

paperback, $7.99

Six Strokes Under by Roberta Isleib

Introduction for Cassie Burdett, caddy turned professional golfer. 

Out of Print

Paint It Black by P.J. Parrish

small town cop Louis Kincaid pursues serial killer 

paperback, $6.99

A Killing Sky by Andy Straka

Charlottesville PI and falconer Frank Pavlicek seeks missing woman

Out of Print