Crimefest readies line-up for 2012

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Wed, 23/11/2011 - 07:55 Authors including Jeffery Deaver, Lee Child and P D James will appear as part of Crimefest's 2012 programme, which will take place from 24th to 27th May next year. Crimefest 2012 will be the fifth year of the international crime convention, with Pan Macmillan's novelisation of Scandinavian TV drama "The Killing" to launch at the event, with an interview with the book's author David Hewson, and surprise appearances from the show's cast and production team. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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