Winners of 2012 Left Coast Crime Awards Announced

The winners of several literary mystery awards were announced last night at Left Coast Crime, an annual convention sponsored by mystery fans for mystery fans. This year's event was held in Sacramento (CA).

The winners of the "Lefty" award as well as other special awards given out this year are:

• Lefty (for best humorous novel): The Real Macaw by Donna Andrews (Minotaur Books)

• Golden Nugget (for best mystery set in California): City of Secrets by Kelli Stanley (Minotaur Books)

• Eureka! (for best first mystery): Nazareth Child by Darrell James (Midnight Ink)

Other winners announced are:

• Bruce Alexander Memorial Historical Mystery Award: Mercury's Rise by Ann Parker (Poisoned Pen Press)

• Dilys Award (for a mystery booksellers most enjoyed selling): Ghost Hero by S. J. Rozan (Minotaur Books)

Special thanks to Janet Rudolph, who attended the convention and announced the results.