Warrington Crime Fiction Festval

Join us for a fantastic lineup featuring confirmed guests such as Simon McCleave, the acclaimed author of the Ruth Hunter series—soon to be adapted into a television series—and local favourite Conrad Jones, a prolific writer with 36 novels to his credit, including the best-selling Cuckoos on the Mersey and The Anglesey Murders Series, currently reigning number one in the British Horror genre.

Warrington Step into the shadows… Warrington's biggest dark fiction event is here!

 Join 20 of the region’s most prolific crime & thriller authors for a day packed with sinister stories, gripping panels, and exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into the world of dark fiction. 👥 Confirmed guests include: Simon McCleave – A literary phenomenon and bestselling creator of the Ruth Hunter series (soon to be adapted for TV!) Ramsey Campbell - One of the most decorated authors of all time. Conrad Jones – local legend & author of 36 thrillers, including Cuckoos on the Mersey and The Anglesey Murders (currently #1 in British Horror!) Caroline England Rob Parker - Rob Parker lives near Warrington, UK. The author of the Ben Bracken thrillers, the Thirty Miles Trilogy and the standalones Crook’s Hollow and Blackstoke. Andrew Barrett ML Raynor Axl Malton Cheryl Elaine Simon Gould - best-selling author of Playing the Game Donna Morfett - The Disappearance of Peter Markham : DI Cora Snitton Book 1 (DI Cora Snitton Series) …and many more to be announced!

🎤 What’s happening on the day? Hosted by the amazing Ian 'Zippy' Lees! Panel interviews with bestselling authors Interactive Q&A sessions Book signings & meet the authors Exclusive on-site bookshop Tote bag + signed book & bookish goodies included with every ticket!