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SUMMARY:Nordic Noir
DESCRIPTION:Dark\, gripping\, and laced with sharp wit. Antti Tuomainen\, dubbed “the funniest writer in Europe\,” with The Winter Job\, a darkly comic thriller racing through the frozen Finnish landscape with chaos\, heart\, and high stakes. Katrín Júlíusdóttir presents her latest novel\, Stop Dead\, an international bestseller that follows a detective-in-training caught in a deadly race against time.  \nExpect chilling tension\, unexpected humour\, and thrilling insight into the Nordic noir genre. Two authors published by Orenda Books\, in an interview with Newark Book Festival Artistic Director\, Sara Bullimore.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/nordic-noir/
LOCATION:Tudor Hall\, National Civil War Centre\, National Civil War Centre\, 14 Appleton Gate\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1JY
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Book Talk
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SUMMARY:Deadly Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:How does setting shape suspense? Join us for an afternoon at Tudor Hall as three leading crime writers\, G.D. Wright\, Ajay Chowdhury and M. J. Arlidge\, explore the deadly landscapes in their own literature. \nG.D. Wright draws on his experience as a retired police officer in the tightly plotted Against the Tide. Ajay Chowdhury\, award-winning creator of the Kamil Rahman series\, brings a speculative edge with Eden Falls. M. J. Arlidge returns with Out of the Ashes\, a gripping DI Helen Grace thriller.  \nIn conversation with Alex Hawley\, this session uncovers how landscapes become characters in their own right.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/deadly-landscapes/
LOCATION:Tudor Hall\, National Civil War Centre\, National Civil War Centre\, 14 Appleton Gate\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1JY
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Book Talk
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SUMMARY:Battle of the Genres
DESCRIPTION:Four authors. Four genres. One lively literary showdown. Battle of the Genres brings together Mia Kuzniar (fantasy)\, Laura Purcell (gothic horror & historical fiction)\, Marcia Hutchinson (contemporary)\, and Tom Mead (golden age crime) as they go head-to-head to champion their craft. \nFrom magical fantasy worlds and dark histories to powerful contemporary storytelling and classic crime\, expect spirited debate\, fascinating insights\, and plenty of surprises as each author makes the case for their genre in an interview by Dr Tim Rideout.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/battle-of-the-genres/
LOCATION:Palace Theatre\, Palace Theatre\, Appleton Gate\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1JY
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Book Talk
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SUMMARY:Harriet Tyce: Witch Trial
DESCRIPTION:Gripping\, provocative\, and impossible to put down\, Witch Trial sees The Traitors contestant Harriet Tyce at her most compelling. A former criminal barrister and bestselling author of Blood Orange\, Tyce joins us on stage with her tense new novel exploring truth\, trust\, and the power of public judgement. \nWhen a murdered classmate casts a long shadow over two teenage girls\, a modern-day witch trial ignites\, dividing a nation. Who’s telling the truth\, and what really happened? In conversation with Dr Tim Rideout. \n‘Audacious\, mind-bending\, and brilliant. I couldn’t read it fast enough!’ LISA JEWELL \n‘The absolute master of the legal thriller with a twist!’ G.D. WRIGHT \n‘The best thing I’ve read this year. An absolute triumph of a book.’ ABIR MUKHERJEE
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/harriet-tyce-witch-trial/
LOCATION:Palace Theatre\, Palace Theatre\, Appleton Gate\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1JY
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Book Talk
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SUMMARY:An evening with Jay McGuiness
DESCRIPTION:An explosive new dystopian fantasy series\, perfect for fans of The Hunger Games\, The Atlas Six and Leigh Bardugo. \nJay McGuiness\, best known as a vocalist in the boy band The Wanted and winner of Strictly Come Dancing\, joins us on stage to discuss his latest fantasy novel\, Poison Tides\, the sequel to his debut hit Blood Flowers. Now forging a powerful path in writing\, Jay’s dystopian fantasy explores identity\, power\, and belonging through the journey of Bear\, a small-town boy navigating a world that is as treacherous as it is transformative.  \nIn conversation with Coco Omer\, a dynamic cultural commentator and creator behind The Cult of Coco\, known for championing stories across books\, film\, and TV\, expect a lively\, insightful discussion full of energy and humour.  \nIn a small black narrowboat\, Bear escapes the confined walls of his home town\, Calleston\, ready to help three witches find and free their captive sister. But the journey ahead is dangerous . . . Blots feast on human flesh and stalk the dark waters\, and Bear discovers his best friend\, Felix\, is being hunted just beyond the wilderness. \nBehind Calleston’s walls sits a new ruler\, the Highlady Meya\, who is ready to right the wrongs of her cruel father and change the Queendom for good. Meya is haunted by premonitions of Bear’s death. Though she can’t save him in her visions\, she sees herself sitting by his side. But how can they reunite with vast distances between them? And if the premonitions are real … will Bear survive? \nJay McGuiness on main character Bear: “Bear is a small-town boy through and through\, someone who was brought up with a keen sense of community\, and of what is right and wrong\, but he is naive to the wider world. To me\, Bear represents the lifelong quest of holding on to your authentic self in an environment where not all influences are good. Bear has to figure out the world\, and while he is doing so\, his fears\, and his own powers are growing. He is just beginning to venture out into a world that can be cruel\, confusing\, and dangerous\, where it is easy to make bad choices\, to lose your voice\, forget who you are and the small town you came from.” \nThere will be a post-event meet and greet with Jay McGuiness\, where he’ll be signing copies of Blood Flowers and Poison Tides. Please note that due to time constraints\, Jay McGuiness will only be able to sign books purchased at the festival.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/an-evening-with-jay-mcguiness/
LOCATION:Palace Theatre\, Palace Theatre\, Appleton Gate\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1JY
CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Book Talk
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