Mapping the Crime Scene by Nick Quantrill
Crime fiction writer Nick Quantrill examines the Yorkshire crime writing scene and asks if we can lay claim to a school of crime writing. We often hear about some areas having a specific crime scene […]
Event. In Conversation With Candace Robb and Chris Nickson, Thursday 8 June, 7pm at The Leeds Library
Historian and historical crime fiction author, Candace Robb will be in conversation with historical crime fiction author, Chris Nickson on Thurs 8 June, 7pm at the Leeds Library. Candace is the author of the bestselling Owen Archer series of historical mysteries,
Down At The Royal by Chris Nickson
Chris Nickson unearths some of the history of the forgotten Royal Hotel where some of his novel, Modern Crimes is set, featuring Lottie Armstrong, one of the first policewomen in Leeds. Leeds is a city
Of Facts and Tales by Chris Nickson
Chris Nickson tells us some tales of Leeds that are all but forgotten. You can hear about his Leeds, The Biography: A History of Leeds in Short Stories at the Big Bookend festival on Saturday 6th June
Leeds coulda been a Contender, Leeds coulda been Hollywood by Chris Nickson
This month, Chris Nickson delves into the mystery of the disappearance of former Leeds resident, Louis Le Prince and what that could have meant for Leeds had he not vanished without trace. It is a truth universally acknowledged that the first moving
Studio 20 by Chris Nickson – & ‘Dark Briggate Blues’ Competition
Chris Nickson delves into the Leeds Jazz scene of the 1950s, setting the backdrop for his upcoming novel Dark Briggate Blues, to be launched on Friday 6th February at Waterstones Leeds, 6.30pm. To enter the competition to
Dark Briggate Blues by Chris Nickson. Book Launch
Chris Nickson will be launching his latest book, Dark Briggate Blues at Waterstones, Leeds on Friday, 6 February at 6:30pm. Murder, mystery, jazz and Leeds. What’s not to like? Tickets are free, but please reserve
‘Kirkstall Abbey: Founded On Guile’, by Chris Nickson
Chris Nickson’s October instalment for the Big Bookend blog takes us to Kirkstall Abbey. Read on to learn the history of one of Leeds’ most fascinating and picturesque sites. Live in Leeds and you know Kirkstall
Death of an Avid Reader by Frances Brody and Competition Giveaway
Death of an Avid Reader, my sixth murder mystery featuring Leeds-based Kate Shackleton, First World War widow turned sleuth, partly set in the historic Leeds Library, is published on 2 October. I’m not sure of