We are delighted to announce that internationally bestselling crime writers Ian Rankin and Peter Robinson (pictured below) will be appearing as Special Guests in an exclusive ‘In Conversation’ event at the 2012 Festival. The event will form part of our 10th Festival celebrations, echoing the two authors now legendary appearance at the very first Harrogate festival in [...]

What better way to beat the Winter blues than by booking your place at what promises to be the hottest crime scene of the year. We are currently taking bookings for 2012 Weekend Break Packages. What’s more, book before the end of January and you will receive a complimentary copy of Jo Nesbo’s forthcoming book, [...]

No. 1 Writer’s Sold Out Harrogate Appearance The Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival was recently delighted to welcome to Harrogate the queen of the forensive thriller, multi-award winning writer Patricia Cornwell, for her only UK appearance outside of London this year. The special event, which took place on 26 November at the Barcelo Majestic [...]

To tie in with Patricia Cornwell’s appearance in Harrogate on Saturday 26th November, as part of the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, You’re Booked have an exciting prize to giveaway, thanks to the lovely people at AudioGO. In celebration of the release of Patricia Cornwell’s latest novel Red Mist, AudioGO are offering four lucky winners the chance to win [...]