Sat 24 July  |  Crown Hotel  |  8.30pm

Slaughter: the perfect name for a perfect crime author. Known for her relentless plotting and searing forensic detail, Karin Slaughter’s writing never backs away from the realities of violent crime. Making a rare UK live appearance, the American author will be talking to Mark Billingham about her work, the benefits and pitfalls of global success and her new novel Broken, published in July.

Tickets: £12