Cath Staincliffe

Cath Staincliffe is a bestselling, award-winning novelist, radio playwright and creator of ITV’s Blue Murder. Six times shortlisted for the Crime Writers’ Association Daggers, Staincliffe won the Short Story Dagger in 2012. Born in Bradford, Staincliffe has lived in Manchester since leaving university and her books include the Sal Kilkenny series and The Fells mysteries, set in the Yorkshire Dales.  

Upcoming Events

BLF 2026
Cath Staincliffe, Jess Kitching
Northern Noir at the Bar
Saturday, 4 July 2026 | 19:30 – 21:00
Ginger Goose, BD1 1LH
Crime, Fiction, Yorkshire
Event Reference: 26CR3