2 Weeks of Words: Northampton's Michael Davies talks Cosy Crime

Schedule

Wed Aug 12 2026 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Northamptonshire Natural History Society | Northampton, EN

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A talk with Northampton-born award-winning writer Michael Davies about cosy crime and what makes it such a timeless genre.
About this Event

Born and brought up in Northampton, Michael (M. R. G.) Davies initially trained as a journalist on the Chronicle & Echo but later abandoned being a newspaper editor to write fiction. Before kicking off his Cosy Crime Club series with M**der by the Book, A Game of M**der and From M**der With Love, he was an award-winning playwright and scriptwriter.

As an author, Michael completed Desmond Bagley’s thriller Domino Island for posthumous publication and has written two sequels, Outback and Thin Ice. All his novels are published by HarperCollins. His stage work has been performed at the Royal & Derngate, the RSC and across the UK, he has written Netflix chart-topping non-fiction for worldwide television, had short stories and poetry commissioned and published, and contributes regular essays for theatre programmes.

Entrance is via two shallow steps. 10 Castilian Terrace - Google Maps There is a rollout ramp for wheelchair use but they do not currently have disabled toilet facilities.

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Northamptonshire Natural History Society, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, United Kingdom

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