Saturday, March 14, 2015

Left Coast Crime Awards

LEFT COAST CRIME 2015 * CRIMELANDIA
PORTLAND, OREGON * MARCH 12-15, 2015


2015 Left Coast Crime Awards. Congratulations to all!

Left Coast Crime 2015, “Crimelandia,” gave out four awards tonight at the 25th annual LCC convention, this year in Portland. 

The Lefty for best humorous mystery novel 
Timothy Hallinan, Herbie’s Game (Soho Crime)

The Bruce Alexander Memorial Historical Mystery Award 
Catriona McPherson, A Deadly Measure of Brimstone (Minotaur Books)

The Rose for best mystery novel set in the LCC region
Gigi Pandian, Pirate Vishnu (Henery Press)
   
The Rosebud for best first mystery novel set anywhere in the world.
Allen Eskens, The Life We Bury (Seventh Street Books)
   
Left Coast Crime is an annual convention sponsored by fans of mystery literature for fans of mystery literature, including both readers and authors. Usually held in the western half of North America, LCC’s intent is to provide an event where mystery fans can gather in convivial surroundings to pursue their mutual interests.


4 comments:

Camille Minichino said...

Had to leave Crimelandia early, but I knew I could count on you to report! Thanks, Janet.

Congratulations to all nominees and winners.

Kaye Killgore said...

Since Left Coast Crime was in my hometown this year, I was able to go. I enjoyed every single minute of it.

Priscilla said...

Three cheers for all the nominees and the winners! Sorry I had to miss the festivites.

Marni said...

Thanks for letting those of us who couldn't attend know about the awards. Congrats to all the nominees and winners!!