Flappers, fops and murder: writing crime fiction in the jazz age
Newcastle author Fiona Veitch Smith, whose debut historical crime novel, The Jazz Files, has been shortlisted for this year’s Crime Writers Association Historical Dagger Award, will be reading from The Jazz Files and her latest book in the Poppy De...
Lee Child – Landmark & Legacy
To celebrate the deposit of Lee Child's Archive at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and twenty-five years since the publication of the first Jack Reacher novel, we are hosting two landmark events to explore Child's legacy and the evolution of the ...
Murder Ancient and Modern with Judith Cutler and Edward Marston
Embark on a literary journey into the intriguing realms of crime fiction with authors Edward Marston and Judith Cutler. Join us for an extraordinary evening as these prolific crime writing partners, with a collective repertoire of over 70 novels, sha...
An Evening with Jonathan Whitelaw
On Wednesday, 15 May, at 6.30pm, join award-winning author Jonathan Whitelaw at Waterstones Carlisle for an evening of questions, book chat and everything else. The event celebrates the launch of Jonathan's new book, The Concert Hall Killer, the la...
An Evening with Andy Griffee & Anita Bhalla
Waterstones Birmingham is delighted to welcome Andy Griffee, an 'exciting new voice in the world of crime fiction' whose debut novel Canal Pushers was published last month. The book is based on the canals and towpaths of Birmingham and its surroundin...
Crime Comes to Hastings
As part of the first (ever!) Hastings Literary Festival we’re looking into the world of crime fiction. Sophie Hannah, whose authorized re-imagined Agatha Christie tales sit neatly alongside her own crime novels, will be discussing the joys and chal...
Meet Liz Webb talking about ‘The Daughter’ – Waterstones Events
Waterstones Crouch End will be welcoming author Liz Webb for an evening to discuss her new novel The Daughter. Join us for an evening of great conversation and bookish talk. Refreshments available About the book I lean in and whisper the questio...
MURDER MILE: AN EVENING WITH LYNDA LA PLANTE
There are few names who mean as much to crime fans as Lynda La Plante, creator of the phenomenally successful Prime Suspect and Widows TV series, and bestselling author. The ‘Queen of Crime Drama’ will discuss her extraordinary career and new boo...
An Evening of Crime Fiction at Waterstones, Liverpool
Join us for an evening of crime fiction with local authors Caz Finlay and Caroline Corcoran as they discuss their new releases, Part of the Family and Five Days Missing, in conversation with CWA member Caroline England. Caroline England is the au...
Jacquie Rogers – Roman historical crime
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