Description
Join us for a delightfully devious discussion as two masters of cosy crime, Ian Moore, author of Death and Boules, and E.C. Nevin, author of A Novel Murder, come together to explore the charm, humour, and suspense of the genre.
From eccentric sleuths to picture-perfect villages hiding dark secrets, discover what inspires their twisty plots, how they build tension with a light touch, and the literary influences that shape their stories. Expect a conversation filled with sharp insights, behind-the-scenes tidbits, and plenty of laughter as they unpick what makes cosy crime so irresistibly addictive.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the genre or simply love a clever whodunnit, this is an unmissable chance to hear from two of its freshest voices.
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About the Authors
Ian Moore
Ian Moore is a leading stand-up comedian, known for his sharp, entertaining punditry. A BBC TV and radio regular, he was a Champion on Richard Osman’s House of Games and stars in Radio 4’s The Now Show. Ian lives in rural France with his family, where he seeks solace in the production of fine chutney.
E. C. Nevin
E. C. Nevin is a fiction editor as well as a writer. She spent nearly eight years working in major publishing houses, climbing from Editorial Assistant to Editorial Director for Crime & Thriller. Despite what A NOVEL MURDER may imply, she really does like her book industry colleagues. Most of them anyway.
Eve lives in Bristol with her husband and two dogs.
About the Chair
Liz Mistry
Liz Mistry, moved to Yorkshire the late ’80s, She crafts gritty crime fiction rooted in Bradford. Childhood tales from Scotland infuse her work with intrigue, inspiring her latest series set in West Lothian. Battling clinical depression and anxiety, she intertwines mental health themes into her narratives, influenced by her MA in Creative Writing from Leeds Trinity University. Completing a doctorate in creative writing, she explores representation in her beloved genre. Supported by her husband, three children, and a vast British Indian family, Liz finds solace in Scottish and Yorkshire landscapes, travel, music, and blogging on crime fiction.
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