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Telus Convention Centre. Bouchercon is an epic mystery fan convention for readers, writers and lovers of crime fiction. It consists of panel discussions, presentations, and other programming on a wide variety of topics and allows interaction amongst readers and writers.This is an excellent opportunity to get to know your favourite authors and learn about new authors in the genre you love. This year's Guests of Honour include Louise Penny, Kathy Reichs, Abir Mukherjee, Mark Greaney, Jennifer Hillier, Vicki Delany, Kevin Sands, and P.J. Vernon, as well as Fan Guest of Honour Steele Curry, and Special Guests Hart Hanson and Retired Detective Dave Sweet.
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Runs through Sunday, October 25, 2026
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