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New photos of Richard at Harrogate International Festivals in the UK. (July 22, 2023)

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#ICYMI Apply for the Jane Gregory Bursaries Now #theakstonscrime @harrogatefest #harrogate #janegregorybursaries

After the constant of recent amazing blog tours, I’m here today with an amazing opportunity for aspiring writers and crime fiction lovers alike! Keep reading if you’re interested Continue reading #ICYMI Apply for the Jane Gregory Bursaries Now #theakstonscrime @harrogatefest #harrogate #janegregorybursaries

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Harrogate International Festivals launches inaugural McDermid Debut Award to spotlight new generation of crime writing talent.

Very exciting opportunity for debut crime writers! @HarrogateFest announces McDermid Debut Award named after festival co-founder @valmcdermid @ed_pr #harrogatefestival #TheakstonsCrime #TheakstonsAwards #mcdermiddebutaward #pressrelease #crimefiction

Submissions have opened for Harrogate International Festivals’ new award, the McDermid Debut Award for new writers, offering a unique opportunity to be recognised among the best in the crime fiction genre. The Award will be presented on the opening night of the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, the world’s largest and most prestigious celebration of crime fiction. Named in…

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Happy birthday crime writer Val McDermid who was born in Kirkcaldy on June 4th 1955.

Val grew up on the East Coast of Scotland, a small town famous for producing linoleum and for being the birthplace of the economist Adam Smith. It was at the heart of the Fife coalfield, she says she spent a lot of her childhood with her grandparents in the mining village of East Wemyss.

McDermid was accepted to read English at St Hilda’s College, Oxford – at 17, one of the youngest undergraduates they’d ever taken on, and the first from a Scottish state school. Val said she survived the culture shock of arriving in a place where no-one understood a word she said, and seized every experience she could get her hands on.

She trained as a journalist and worked on various national newspapers for 14 years before becoming a writer. Her first published book was Report for Murder and since then, she has written a large number of crime novels.

My favourite of hers is Wire in the Blood which went on to made into a TV series starring Robson Green. The series has finished but Tony lives on in print, the latest instalment, How the Dead Speak went on sale in 2019.

Val's latest book is Past Lying, and is the 7th in her Inspector Karen Pirie series. Last month she was nominated for Theakston Crime Novel of the Year. Val McDermid has sold over 19 million books to date across the globe and has been translated into more than 40 languages.

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Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2023

A weekend in Harrogate

This weekend I spent a couple of days at the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2023 at the Old Swan Hotel in Harrogate. This festival is THE festival for crime fiction authors and readers, especially in the north. And given that I live fairly close (less than 30 miles away), it’s always been one I’ve wanted to go to. But I’ve always been either going on holiday or coming back from…

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EN PSYKOLOGISK DECKARE AV HÖGSTA KLASS - EVA DOLAN: THIS IS HOW IT ENDS (TILL DET BITTRA SLUTET)

Eva Dolan: This is how it ends Utgiven 2018 320 Sidor Raven books Svensk översättning: Till det bittra slutet (Modernista) Longlisted For The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Sunday Times Crime Book Of The Month The Times Crime Book Of The Month Mail On Sunday Thriller Of The Week Eva Dolan upptäckte jag när Modernista gav ut hennes första roman Lång väg hem. Jag blev mycket…

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Крис Уитакер - Мы начинаем в конце

ТОП-20 ЛУЧШИХ КНИГ AMAZON 2021 ГОДА ЛУЧШИЙ ТРИЛЛЕР 2020 ГОДА ПО ВЕРСИИ GUARDIAN, DAILY EXPRESS И MIRROR ПОБЕДИТЕЛЬ ПРЕМИИ GOLD DAGGER ЗА ЛУЧШИЙ КРИМИНАЛЬНЫЙ РОМАН БЕСТСЕЛЛЕР NEW YORK TIMES Вошел в шорт-листы таких престижных литературных премий, как Steel Dagger Award и Theakston’s Crime Novel of the Year. Рейтинг «Амазона» более 7000 со... Читать дальше »

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The Silent Patient

Mystery The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides 4.0 Stars Michaelides, A. (2019). The Silent Patient. Celadon Books.

Awards : Goodreads Choice Award for Mystery & Thriller (2019) Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award (2019) Anthony Award for Best First Novel (2019) Audie Award for Thriller/Suspense Audiobook (2020) Barry Award for Best First Novel (2020)

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Girl A: The Year's Best Debut That Will Keep You Up Until 3AM! If you're looking for a sensational, haunting, and beautifully written novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat, look no further than Abigail Dean's Girl A. From start to finish, this psychological thriller is a masterpiece that will leave you breathless. The novel follows the story of Lex Gracie, or Girl A, as her family called her. Growing up with her family on the moors, Lex suffered unimaginable abuse at the hands of her parents and siblings. At the age of fifteen, she managed to escape and start a new life. But now, years later, she's drawn back to confront her past and the horrors she endured. Girl A has been longlisted for Theakstons Crime Novel of the Year and has received critical acclaim from many well-respected publications. The Sunday Times has called it "the year's best debut" while The Independent declared it "the best crime novel of the year." And it's no surprise why. Dean has crafted a riveting story that grips you from the very first page. Her writing is psychologically astute, adroitly organized, and written with flair. As you journey with Lex through her past and present, you become invested in her story, and every twist and turn leaves you wanting more. But it's not just the writing that makes Girl A such a standout debut. Dean is a master at creating characters that feel real and lived-in. Lex is a compelling protagonist, and her interactions with her family and those around her are nuanced and layered. You come to understand her struggles and see how they have shaped her into the person she is today. Beyond Lex, the supporting cast of characters is just as well-written. From her siblings to her lawyers, each character comes with their own backstory and motivation, adding a depth to the novel that's rare to find in the genre. The novel delves into heavy themes of abuse and trauma, but Dean handles them with care and sensitivity. She doesn't shy away from the darkness of Lex's past, but she also doesn't exploit it for shock value. Instead, she uses the story to explore the lasting effects of abuse on a person and their relationships. Girl A not only explores the impacts of abuse but also the power of resilience and hope. Lex's journey is one of survival, and in her fight for justice, she proves that hope can emerge even from the darkest situations. If you're a fan of dark psychological thrillers, Girl A is a must-read. It's been called "the biggest mystery thriller since Gone Girl" by Elle and "a gripping debut" by Oprah Magazine. And we couldn't agree more. With its gripping plot, well-crafted characters, and handling of heavy themes, Girl A will keep you up until 3AM, turning pages and gasping at every twist and turn. It's a chilling and unforgettable debut that cements Abigail Dean as a talent to watch in the thriller genre. Don't miss out on the inspiring and insightful content of our book! Grab your copy today and start your journey towards a more fulfilling life! Or, if you prefer to listen on the go, sign up for a 30-day trial with Audible and let us accompany you on your daily commute or workout routine. Don't wait, start your transformation now! Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details)

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Black Thorn ~ # Psychological Thrillers (Books) ~ #Fiction #Review

Sarah Hilary, Theakston’s Crime Novel of the Year winner and author of Fragile, returns with Black Thorn, another compulsive psychological thriller that questions how much you know about the people who live next to you . . .‘An astonishingly gifted writer’ Marian KeyesBlackthorn Ashes was meant to be their forever home. For the first six families moving into the exclusive new housing development,…

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New photos of Richard at Harrogate International Festivals in the UK. (July 22, 2023)

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Press Release!! Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival Full Programme is revealed!! @HarrogateFest @ed_pr #TheakstonsCrime #ICYMI

Happy Saturday everyone! Today I’m playing catch up and sharing Tuesday’s a-maz-ing news! Harrogate Festivals unveiling the full programme for this year’s Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, curated by the fabulous Ruth Ware. Continue reading Press Release!! Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival Full Programme is revealed!! @HarrogateFest @ed_pr #TheakstonsCrime #ICYMI

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Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival Programme Revealed

Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival Programme Revealed @HarrogateFest #TheakstonsCrime @VaseemKhanUK @midascampaigns

One of my go to festivals in the crime calendar is the Theakston Old Perculier Crime Writing Festival. It’s perhaps better known for the location than the full festival title, and as the excitement start to build, there is no doubt that all of our social media feeds will soon be full of talk from all the crime fiction loving masses who are heading off to ‘Harrogate’. It’s a fun festival, lots of…

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Happy Birthday Christopher Brookmyre, born in Glasgow, September 6th 1968.

Brookmyre was raised and schooled in Barrhead, attending St. Mark’s Primary School and St. Luke’s High School, before attending the University of Glasgow. He has worked for the film magazine Screen International, and as sub-editor for The Scotsman and the Edinburgh Evening News.

Christopher is the author of eighteen published novels to-date, the latest being Dead Girl Walking.

In 2006 Christopher won the seventh Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction with All Fun and Games Until Someone Loses An Eye and, as is tradition, a Gloucestershire Old Spot pig was named after the winning novel. On accepting the award, Christopher said:

“My favourite PG Wodehouse quote is ‘It is seldom difficult to distinguish between a Scotsman with a grievance and a ray of sunshine’; today I’d like to think that I resemble the ray of sunshine.”

His first novel, Quite Ugly One Morning was the winner of the Critics’ First Blood Award for Best First Crime Novel of the Year in 1996. The book was made into a TV drama where James Nesbit was in my opinion miscast as the lead character Jack Parlabane, Brookmyre himself wanted Douge Henshall, who of course went on to star in Shetland.

The short story “Bampot Central” was shortlisted for the Crime Writers’ Association Macallan Short Story Dagger in 1997.

Boiling a Frog won the Sherlock Award for Best Comic Detective Novel in 2000 and Christopher became the only writer to win two Sherlocks when Be My Enemy picked up the 2004 prize. In 2007, Christopher was given the Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Award for Writing.

Christopher has been shortlisted three times for the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award: in 2007 for All Fun And Games Until Somebody Loses An Eye, in 2008 for A Tale Etched in Blood and Hard Black Pencil and in 2012 for Where The Bodies Are Buried.

In 2005 Christopher was named Young Alumus of the Year by the University of Glasgow. He has subsequently been awarded honorary doctorates by the University of Glasgow and by Edinburgh Napier University.

In 2013 Brookmyre announced, at The Edinburgh Book Festival that his novel All Fun and Games until Somebody Loses an Eye was to be made into a film, but unfortunately it looks as if nothing came of this.

Chris has many fans, one of the most famous must be the author Stephen King who opened last year’s Bloody Scotland crime writing festival brandishing a copy of Brookmyre’s Want You Gone and declaring it: “Fantastic!”

In 2018, Brookmyre wrote The Way of All Flesh with his wife, Dr. Marisa Haetzman. It was published under the pseudonym Ambrose Parry] In 2020, the team followed up with The Art of Dying, and in 2021, A Corruption of Blood.

The Cliff House was released inMay 2023, the book is his 27th in 25 years, the author says  “It was a product of the pandemic, of time spent thinking about the people you haven’t seen.”

As well as writitng, Chris is a member of an unlikely musical super-group! The Fun Lovin' Crime Writers also features Val McDermid (vocals),, Mark Billingham (guitar/vocals), Luca Veste (bass), Doug Johnstone (drums/vocals), and Stuart Neville (guitar/vocals) have sold over 20 million books worldwide and won every major crime-writing award.

The supergroup will be taking to the stage om September 8th at the Palace Theatre in Paignton to raise the curtain on the 2023 Agatha Christie Festival, oh andyes, one of the songs the perform is Elvis Costello's Watching the Detecives.

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STELLAR SHORTLIST REVEALED FOR THEAKSTON OLD PECULIER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2023 – PUBLIC VOTE NOW *OPEN* TO CROWN THE WINNER… @HarrogateFest @midascampaigns

STELLAR SHORTLIST REVEALED FOR THEAKSTON OLD PECULIER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2023

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The Last Remains by Elly Griffiths (Ruth Galloway #15)

When builders renovating a café in King’s Lynn find a human skeleton behind a wall, they call for DCI Harry Nelson and Dr Ruth Galloway, Head of Archaeology at the nearby University of North Norfolk. Ruth is preoccupied with the threatened closure of her department and by her ever-complicated relationship with Nelson. However, she agrees to look at the case. Ruth sees at once that the bones are modern. They are identified as the remains of Emily Pickering, a young archaeology student who went missing in the 1990s. Emily attended a course run by her Cambridge tutor. Suspicion falls on him and also on another course member – Ruth’s friend Cathbad, who is still frail following his near death from Covid. As they investigate, Nelson and his team uncover a tangled web of relationships within the student group and the adults leading them. What was the link between the group and the King’s Lynn café where Emily’s bones were found? Then, just when the team seem to be making progress, Cathbad disappears. Was it guilt that led him to flee? The trail leads Ruth and Nelson to the Neolithic flint mines in Grimes Graves which are as spooky as their name. The race is on, first to find Cathbad and then to exonerate him, but will Ruth and Nelson uncover the truth in time to save their friend?

Book Page: https://www.quercusbooks.co.uk/titles/elly-griffiths/the-last-remains/9781529409710/

My Review: It build up slowly and creates the different subplots. And then BANG, it's the last part and I couldn't read it fast enough. I cried my goodbye because these characters were sort of book friends after 15 books. It can be the last one or there could be other, I would be happy to read one more because I think that the funniest part could be starting now. Good bye Ruth, Nelson, Judy, Cathbad, Thing, Flint, Kate and all the others. I had a weird relationship with this book: I wanted to read it and didn't want to read it because I hate to say goodbye to characters. It good have been just like Pratchett's The Shepherd's Crown: I know there's still a Pratchett book i can read. Then I thought that Elly Griffith is still alive and there could be more. So go and read it.

The Author: Elly Griffiths is the bestselling author of the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries and the Brighton Mysteries. She has won the CWA Dagger in the Library, has been shortlisted five times for the Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, and longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger for The Lantern Men. Her new series featuring Detective Harbinder Kaur began with The Stranger Diaries, which was a Richard and Judy book club pick and won the Edgar Award for Best Novel in the USA. It was followed by The Postscript Murders, shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger and Bleeding Heart Yard. Elly has two grown-up children and lives near Brighton with her archaeologist husband.

Website: http://www.ellygriffiths.co.uk/crossingplaces.htm https://twitter.com/ellygriffiths https://www.instagram.com/ellygriffiths17/