CREDITON Bookshop, The Bookery, presents two exclusive events with crime legends Val McDermid and Mark Billingham, on Tuesday, May 30. 

How do top crime writers plan a murder? Or decide where to hide a body? Or develop their plot?

Two of the UK’s leading crime writers Val McDermid, award-winning creator of sleuths Karen Pirie and Dr Tony Hill, and "Sunday Times" bestseller Mark Billingham, author of the "Tom Thorne" series, will be in Crediton to share these and other secrets of their craft at two exciting events.

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CREAM TEA AND CRIME

Cream Tea and Crime: At the New Inn at Coleford Val McDermid and Mark Billingham will be talking about the fascinating personal stories behind their gripping books, their notorious killers and famous investigators over a cream tea - at 3pm on Tuesday, May 30.  Vouchers are £12, which includes tea. 

This is a rare chance to pull up a chair and get exclusive access to the brilliant minds of two of the UK’s most celebrated crime writers over tea. There will be a questions and answer session, and a chance to buy a signed copy of their latest books.

EVENING INSPIRATION

An Evening with Val McDermid and Mark Billingham: Later that evening, the crime duo will be discussing the inspiration behind their gripping murder mysteries and bringing their Crediton audience up-close-and-personal with their heroes and villains, brought to life on screen in McDermid’s "Wire in the Blood" and Billingham’s "In The Dark".

They’ll also be talking about their latest thrillers Val McDermid’s "Past Lying" and "1989" and Mark Billingham’s "The Last Dance".

This event will be held at Crediton Congregational Church at 7pm.   Admission is £6.

It promises to be a fascinating afternoon and evening of suspense and intrigue and a glimpse into the darker corners of life with two of the UK’s leading talents.

To book a place at these events, call into the shop at 21 High Street, Crediton, EX17 3AH, telephone 01363 774740, or visit: https://thebookery.org.uk/event/cream-tea-crime-vmmb/  and: https://thebookery.org.uk/event/val-mcdermid-mark-billingham/ .