An absolute must for all lovers of the crime and suspense novel. Some of the very best names in contemporary crime fiction will be joining us for what promises to be a truly fascinating evening.

An outstanding line-up of authors includes Mark Billingham, Martyn Waites, Sophie Hannah and Andrew Taylor. The format of the evening will be short individual talks by the authors followed by audience Q&A.

Andrew Taylor, studied in Cambridge, and he is now a winner of the Cartier Diamond Dagger. Andrew is also known as an award-winning crime, and historical novelist. His work includes 'The American Boy' and 'The Office of The Dead'. In 2010, his book 'The American Boy' was selected by 'The Times' as one of the Top Ten Crime Novels of The Decade.

Martyn Waites, worked as a professional actor before becoming a writer. His acting career landed him jobs in programmes such as The Bill, and also adverts for Marks & Spencers. A former Writer in Residence at Huntercombe Young Offenders' Institution and HMP Chelmsford, he currently runs arts-based workshops for socially excluded teenagers. Originally, he didn't think that writing was for him, however after expanding on a few good ideas, he has been nominated for the CWA short story dagger, and also a CWA dagger. His latest books include Bone Machine, Speak No Evil and the Anatomy of Ghosts.

Mark Billingham was born and brought up in Birmingham. Having worked for some years as an actor and more recently as a TV writer and stand-up comedian his first crime novel was published in 2001. He has written novels such as Sleepyhead, which made it all the way to America. But he is widely known for his Tom Thorne books, which are a series of children's crime books. His latest one to add to the collection is called ‘From The Dead'.

Sophie Hannah is the author of four bestselling novels and is published in 19 countries. She is also a prize-winning poet and was shortlisted for the TS Eliot Prize in 2007. Hat Trick Productions have bought the novels and plan a Prime Suspect style television series. Sophie Hannah will soon be touring the UK on publication. Her work includes, ‘The Wrong Mother', and ‘The Other Half Lives' and her latest book 'A Room Swept White'.

Tickets £5 from Jarrold Customer Services, Floor 2, (T) 01603 660661 or www.jarrold.co.uk