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A CRIME writing festival with 70 authors, two stages, karaoke, a play, interviews, a bar, and more is taking place in aid of a young homeless…

Fake book reviews are rife on the internet and readers should be aware of the "fraudulent" practices of some writers, a group of leading British authors warn tonight. Authors Ian Rankin, Lee Child and Val McDermid were among the 49 writers to condemn the "underhand tactics" of colleagues such as RJ Ellory. Photo: CHRIS WATT/GEOFF…

The crime writer on her love of the East Neuk of Fife, playing with her band and why she wants to apologise to her mum

The crime writer on her love of the East Neuk of Fife, playing with her band and why she wants to apologise to her mum

"WE'VE had big names before, like Val McDermid, Mark Billingham and Steve Cavanagh," says Armagh author Stuart Neville of the top-drawer writers who have previously appeared at his annual Crime Special event,"but Lee is almost his own genre all by himself.

Summer books on our list celebrate the memories of childhood, entertain with crackling wit, and honor the importance of friendship.

Queen Mary 2’s Literature Festival Sea 2024

Maverick sleuth Declan Miller is back at work following the murder of his wife (and amateur ballroom dancing partner), Alex. Working with new partner and heavy metal enthusiast DS Sara Xiu, he is tasked with investigating the double killing of gangland family scion Adrian Cutler and IT consultant Barry Shepherd at the Sands Hotel. Initial evidence suggests a hired gun and a botched job. The search for the hitman begins, and Miller starts reconnecting with his old network --- his ballroom dancing...

The bestselling thriller writer is the creator of the Slough House series

This hugely impressive espionage debut focuses on a former spymaster, Scarlet King, who specialised in Russia. Now in her 90s, she has decided to tell the story of her work.