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June 23, 2026

Capital Crime 2026 @capitalcrime1 @hairpastafreckle_bookreviews #CapitalCrime

So we’ve just had Capital Crime here in London near St. Paul’s Cathedral. It was a brilliant three days full of panels with debuts through to legends of the crime writing world. I covered two… Read more
June 18, 2026

Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2026 Shortlist Announced #TheakstonsAwards

Harrogate International Festivals today announced the shortlist for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2026, the UK and Ireland’s most prestigious crime fiction award. The winner will be revealed on the… Read more
June 10, 2026

Wish You Were Here: Crimes In Paradise with Patricia Wolf, Emma Styles and Sarah Yarwood-Lovett at West Barnes Library

We had a great evening at West Barnes Library on the 9th June with Patricia Wolf, Emma Styles and Sarah Yarwood-Lovett, discussing their destination thrillers. Patricia and Emma took us to Australia with Hero and The Shark,… Read more
May 18, 2026

CAPITAL CRIME 18TH – 20TH JUNE

We’re just a month away from Capital Crime starting in London on Thursday 18th June. I’m fortunate to be one of the bloggers taking part and reporting back on some of the panels. Lots of… Read more
April 30, 2026

LONGLIST FOR harrogate THEAKSTON OLD PECULIER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2026

LONGLIST FOR THEAKSTON OLD PECULIER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2026 Thursday 30 April 2026: Harrogate International Festivals today announced the 18 titles longlisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award… Read more
April 16, 2026

Full Harrogate line-up announced for 23rd-26th July 2026, chaired by Lisa Jewell

Harrogate International Festivals has revealed the full programme for the 2026 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, the world’s largest and most prestigious celebration of crime fiction, at a special reception at Hachette, Carmelite House… Read more
April 13, 2026

A Murder Is Announced with Victoria Dowd and Fliss Chester

Last month, we had the huge honour of welcoming Victoria Dowd and Fliss Chester to West Barnes Library to talk about their Golden Age novels. Apologies for not getting this post up earlier and also… Read more
March 10, 2026

A Murder Is Announced! West Barnes Library with Fliss Chester and Victoria Dowd on Tue 17th March @mertonlibraries @joykluver @victoria_dowd

Just a week until we welcome Fliss Chester and Victoria Dowd to West Barnes Library for ‘A Murder Is Announced’! We’ll be discussing their Golden Age novels – Death Among The Diamonds (Fliss) and Death In The… Read more
January 28, 2026

Harrogate Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2026 #TheakstonsCrime @HarrogateFest

Harrogate International Festivals today announced the full line up of Special Guest headliners for the 2026 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, the world’s largest and most prestigious celebration of crime fiction, taking place 23-26… Read more
December 18, 2025

Top Ten Reads of 2025 @policecommander @BCopperthwait @william1shaw #RodReynolds @OrendaBooks @FionaAnnCummins @JaniceHallett @Alice_Hunter_1 @VictoriaGoldma2 @ClareEmpson2 #TamaraLMiller

I have to be honest and say that 2025 has been a tough year for reading for me. I lost my reading mojo in January and I’m not sure it’s fully back! I still have… Read more

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