Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival is the world’s biggest crime fiction celebration and Cranthorpe Millner authors, Simon Marlowe and Russell Wate, are delighted to be a part of this year’s celebration! Join them at this unmissable gathering of crime fans this July.
Unlock the secrets of criminal investigation with former homicide detective Russell Wate in his How To Catch a Murderer workshop on the 18th of July.
Gain exclusive insights into high-profile cases like the Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman murders. In a three-part workshop, delve into murder investigation fundamentals, using real-life detective strategies. Analyse crime scenes and profile suspects like a pro. Russell shares his methodology for crafting gripping crime fiction, drawing from real-life experiences. Exchange literary ambitions and receive invaluable tips on crafting authentic mysteries that resonate with readers.
This workshop will be part of Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival’s Creative Thursday. Book your ticket now!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Russell Wate is a retired senior homicide detective and has been the senior investigating officer in over 100 major crime enquiries. One of his most high-profile cases was that of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, two ten-year-old girls from Soham, UK, who were murdered by Ian Huntley in 2002. Russell subsequently received the Queen’s Police Medal for his work as a detective, in the 2008 Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
Russell is also the author of the nail-biting DCI McFarlane series. Thanks to his unique knowledge on the subject, the series provides a stunningly realistic insight into the intricacies and excitement of investigating major crime.
Join Simon Marlowe at the Author Dinner on the 19th of July.
This is a unique opportunity for crime fiction fans to get to know authors in a relaxed and fun dinner environment. A crime writer will host each table and together you will try to figure out ‘whodunnit’ as other authors get into character to perform a murder mystery for your delectation and delight. Put your little grey cells to work, identify the culprit and win prizes.
Simon Marlowe will be hosting a table from 6:15pm to 8:15pm, join him to find out more about the comedically dark Mason Made trilogy and put his detective skills to the test. Book your ticket now!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Simon Marlowe is the author of the darkly comic, fast paced and action-packed Mason Made trilogy, which skillfully blends social and political issues to create a compellingly relevant narrative. The protagonist Steven Mason, a gangster anti-hero, uses his intelligence, cunning and ruthless violence to survive and serve his gangland boss. In The Dead Hand of Dominque, Steven uncovers the truth behind a mysterious severed hand, before he escapes to the Mediterranean in Medusa and the Devil, working his way through corruption and salvation. Finally, driven by covert love into the world of the Far Right and war criminals, he reaches his destiny, in The Heart is a Cruel Hunter – coming November 2024.
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