Theakston Old Peculier Harrogate Crime Writing Festival 2012

This year, the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival celebrates its tenth year and takes place from 19-22 July, 2012. To mark the occasion, the cream of international crime fiction will once again gather in Harrogate to raise a glass of Theakstons’ finest to the biggest festival in the country championing crime writing, the most popular literary genre in the UK today.

Headlining the festival this summer are heavyweights Jo Nesbo, Harlan Coben, John Connolly, Kate Mosse, Peter Robinson, Peter James and Ian Rankin. Each year the festival is chaired by a different high-profile crime writer, and this year popular British author Mark Billingham, creator of D.I. Tom Thorne, takes the helm.

Billingham said: “In just ten years, the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate has become the biggest and best of its kind in the world and it’s an honour to be chairing the Programming Committee once again. I’m confident that we’ve handpicked a programme this year that will rival anything seen at the festival before. Big names? Of course. But this festival has always been about introducing crime fiction lovers to the very best of the newer talent on offer too, and we’ve got plenty from all over the world. Whether you like your crime fiction cosy as crumpets or dark as a bloodstain in the shadows, at this year’s festival there will be something for everyone!”

NEWS & VIEWS

Q&A with Val McDermid's new crime stars

23/07/2012 by Ashley Baugh

We spoke to Elizabeth Haynes, David Mark, Oliver Harris and Kate Rhodes, chosen by Val McDermid as the hottest new talents on the crime scene at Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival

Mark Billingham Goes Hell for Leather

20/07/2012 by Stacey Bartlett

Crime writers went head-to-head at Harrogate about the devaluation of writing thanks to slashed e-book prices in 'Wanted for Murder: the e-book'

J.J. Connolly's top five crime film adaptations

20/07/2012 by J.J. Connolly

The author of the novel (and the screenplay) for Layer Cake picks his onscreen favourites

REVIEWS OF BOOKS BY FESTIVAL STARS

The Innocents by Laura Lippman

The Innocents is a classic coming-of-age set among a group of friends: three brothers and two...

Reviewed by Cara Fielder

Not Dead Yet by Peter James

Obsession coupled with revenge - there is no finer mix for a best-selling crime novel.

Reviewed by Keith B Walters

Dare Me by Megan Abbott

There’s a new Coach in town. Old ‘Fish’ has been replaced and this new cheerleading coach is seriously...

Reviewed by Lisa Randall

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Readers familiar with Gillian Flynn’s previous award winning novels will know that Gone Girl is...

Reviewed by Chris High

The Murder Wall by Mari Hannah

Kate Daniels is a detective who has made personal sacrifices for the sake of her career.

Reviewed by Tracy Eynon

The Survivor by Gregg Hurwitz

As though seeing his best friend being blown apart before his eyes isn’t bad enough, when Nate Overbay's...

Reviewed by Chris High

Every Vow You Break by Julia Crouch

Julia Crouch delivers another gripping psychological thriller, following the success of...

Reviewed by Sarah Chapman

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