Celebrating the world of words

Enjoy talks about page-turning plots and a touch of dark humour in this thrilling panel featuring three of crime fiction’s most compelling voices. M.J. Arlidge, T.M. Logan, and Ian Moore come together for a high-stakes conversation on killers, kidnappers, and clever detectives—hosted by crime genre expert Dr Tim Rideout.

T.M. Logan, author of multiple Sunday Times bestsellers, brings The Daughter, a pulse-pounding new thriller about a missing university student and a family plunged into a nightmare. Packed with twists, emotion, and race-against-time intensity, Logan’s work continues to captivate millions of readers around the world.

M.J. Arlidge, master of the gritty procedural, returns with Into the Fire, the latest in his bestselling DI Helen Grace series. This time, Helen is off the force but far from out of action, thrust into a violent mystery after witnessing an attack and kidnapping. Tense, thrilling, and unrelenting, Arlidge proves once again that justice doesn’t always wear a badge.

Please be aware that unfortunately Ian Moore will not be able to attend this event.
Ian Moore, bestselling author of the Follet Valley Mysteries, offers a lighter take on murder with his latest novel Death and Boules. Set in sun-soaked rural France, this witty and charming cosy mystery follows amateur sleuths Richard and Valérie as a town twinning event turns into a deadly affair.

From brutal suspense to darkly comic whodunnits, this event promises a lively and layered discussion about the craft of crime writing, character creation, and keeping readers hooked. A book signing will follow the event.

Whether you’re a fan of fast-paced thrillers or cosy conundrums, there’s a crime for everyone in this captivating session.