The Crime Writers’ Association

Sandra Prior – The Kingmaker

The Kingmaker is the fifth book in the series by crime writer Sandra Prior, following Dangerous, Diamond Geezer, Mickey’s War and Mickey’s Revenge. With Mickey ‘Dangerous’ Taylor gone, his son Tommy is the new boss of the East End and he’s ...


Crime Science versus Crime Fiction: Exploding the Myths

Thursday 30 August 6pm-8pm, at the prestigious Royal Society in London. Join Val McDermid, Elly Griffiths, Vaseem Khan, Imran Mahmoud, Professor Ruth Morgan, Professor Richard Wortley, and Barry Forshaw for a truly unique occasion. Crime fiction i...


Sandra Prior – The Kingmaker

The Kingmaker is the fifth book in the series by crime writer Sandra Prior, following Dangerous, Diamond Geezer, Mickey’s War and Mickey’s Revenge. With Mickey ‘Dangerous’ Taylor gone, his son Tommy is the new boss of the East End and he’s ...


Victoria Taylor – Haven

Welcome to Haven; a community of families living together in isolation from the outside world. No-one is allowed into this alternative life- except perhaps the occasional teenage girl to bring in a new bloodline for their sons. Becky, a private inves...


Skulduggery in Stowmarket

Stowmarket Library Presents: SKULDUGGERY IN STOWMARKET from 26th - 29th April 2019   Friday 26th April An evening with Charlie Haylock *Price £10 with cheese and wine*   Saturday 27th April Author event featuring: Jacqueline Beard...


Crime Writing Workshop with Vaseem Khan

Do you have a story idea itching to become a novel? Join award-winning author (and CWA Chair) Vaseem Khan on Saturday 9 November from 10.30am-noon at East Sheen Library and learn more about it! This interactive workshop is your chance to dive into th...


What’s Your Poison?

What’s Your Poison? 2018 – Heffers' celebrated summer crime and mystery fiction party is back! Featuring a selection of hand-picked authors, come along for a lively evening of readings, book chat and signing. This year’s treat of a line-up feat...


Jennie Godfrey and Rebecca Millar: Getting the Facts Right

The key to convincing fiction is getting the facts right. But what's the best way to do that? Join bestselling author Jennie Godfrey and editor Rebecca Millar to find out! Book your tickets here!...


Perth Noir


June is National Crime Reading Month

Libraries, booksellers, publishers and festivals are taking part in National Crime Reading Month this month, while crime writers are contributing videos and blogs to the dedicated site with more posted almost every day of June. National Crime Read...


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