To mark the end of Britain’s long-standing crime fiction convention, CrimeFest, organizers have compiled a new anthology, with proceeds of its sale going the Royal National Institute of Blind (RNIB) library.

Harrogate International Festivals has announced the Special Guests for the 2025 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, the globally renowned celebration of crime fiction taking place 17-20 July 2025.

CrimeFest has announced an icon of the genre, Lee Child, will take part in its final convention in May 2025.

Harrogate International Festivals has announced highly acclaimed, internationally bestselling thriller writer Mick Herron as Programming Chair for the 2025 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival.

CrimeFest, one of the UK’s leading crime fiction conventions, will feature an exclusive John le Carré event featuring the author’s two sons.

CrimeFest, one of Europe’s leading crime writing conventions, has announced the shortlists for its annual awards.