An Evening with Sarah Hilary hosted by Abir Mukherjee

An evening of conversation between Theakston Crime Novel of the Year winner Sarah Hilary and Abir Mukherjee, multi award winning author of the Wyndham & Banerjee novels.

These two leading voices in contemporary crime fiction will discuss the first book in Sarah's brand new police procedural series, The Drowning Place, their insights into their writing journeys, research, and creative process.

The Drowning Place

Every place has its ghosts.

Edenscar, a town in the Peak District, has more than most. 17 years ago, its inhabitants were hit by tragedy when a school bus veered off the road and everyone on board drowned. Everyone, that is, except Joseph Ashe. His miraculous survival has haunted him and the town ever since.

Now a Detective Sergeant in the local police, Joe is called to the scene of a brutal and apparently inexplicable crime. The whole town is spooked, but Joe’s new boss, DI Laurie Bower, more used to inner-city police work, has no time for superstition. She just wants to find the very real killer who has left no trace and apparently had no motive. Joining forces, Joe and Laurie work to uncover the secrets of Edenscar, both past and present.

But when you dig up the dead, expect to get your hands dirty…

Whether you're a seasoned crime fiction reader or simply love an engaging literary evening, this event promises sharp wit, fascinating stories, and unforgettable characters.

There will be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions and books will be on sale at the end of the session.

Key information about booking:

• The event starts at 6.30pm
• The event is suitable for adults
• Please purchase a ticket for each person attending.
• There is a charge of £5 per ticket
• Booking is essential, so be quick to avoid disappointment
• Please arrive 10 minutes early
• Books will be available to purchase on the day, courtesy of Waterstones, Woking, card payments only.

About the Authors

Sarah Hilary

Sarah Hilary is the critically-acclaimed author of nine novels. Her debut, Someone Else's Skin, won the Theakston Crime Novel of the Year 2015 and was also a World Book Night selection, a Richard & Judy Book Club pick and a finalist for both the Silver Falchion and Macavity Awards in the US. No Other Darkness, the second in her DI Marnie Rome series, was shortlisted for a Barry Award. Sarah is Programme Director for St Hilda’s Crime Fiction Weekend, and co-founder of Ledburied, a crime fiction festival in her home town. Her short stories have won the Fish Criminally Short Histories Prize, the Cheshire Prize for Literature, and the SENSE Prize.

Photo credit for author portrait: Keiko Ikeuchi.

Abir Mukherjee

Abir Mukherjee is the Times bestselling author of the Wyndham & Banerjee series of crime novels set in Raj-era India which have sold over 400,000 copies worldwide and been translated into 15 languages. His books have won numerous awards including the CWA Dagger for best Historical Novel, the Prix du Polar Européen, the Wilbur Smith Award for Adventure Writing and the Amazon Publishing Readers Award for E-book for the Year.

Photo credit for author portrait: Stuart Simpson.

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