
At the launch of The Darkest Evening at Forum Books in Corbridge,
with Victoria Watson and bookseller Helen Stanton.
Photo © Ian Wylie 2020.
Virtual Events
- Friday 26th February, 7.00 pm
- Murder Mystery organised by Newton Abbot Library; details and registration.
- Monday 1st March, 7.00 pm
- A Zoom chat with Lindum Books: booking information.
- Thursday 11th March, 5.30 - 6.30 pm
- Public lecture: New Adventures in Reading - a new scheme to recruit reading coaches to work in communities across the North East.
Free event. More information and how to register.

Ann Cleeves has written a murder mystery based around a traditional Shetland Sunday tea, especially for librarians and booksellers who would like to host their own murder mystery party. There's a script for four actors (with a guest appearance from detective Jimmy Perez), and - for a really authentic experience! - there are recipes for Shetland homebakes!
Look out for a 'Blood on the Bannocks' event near you - or find out how you can stage your own!
There's also a Darkest Evening Murder Mystery for you to run online!