December 11th 2024.
Some of the biggest names in crime writing are set to take the stage at the highly anticipated Granite Noir festival. Paula Hawkins and Nicci French, two renowned authors in the genre, will be making headline appearances alongside other notable figures such as New York Times best sellers Lucy Foley and Chris Whitaker, podcasters Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling, award-winning comedian Alasdair Beckett King, and singer-songwriter and author James Yorkston.
Known as one of Scotland's premier literary events, Granite Noir derives its name from the city of Aberdeen, where it is held. The festival draws inspiration from the historic and atmospheric backdrop of the "Granite City" and serves as a love letter to all forms of crime fiction, from Nordic Noir to the contributions of Scottish writers to the genre. This year's lineup includes a diverse range of events that cover various aspects of crime writing.
One of the festival's main focuses is on criminal duos, and Granite Noir is excited to welcome three husband and wife teams to the stage. Nicci French, the pseudonym for the writing partnership of Nicci Gerrard and Sean French, who have collectively sold over 15 million books worldwide, will be in attendance. They will be joined by another husband and wife duo, Ambrose Parry (Chris Brookmyre and Marisa Haetzman), as they engage in a conversation about their latest novels in a session titled "Partners in Crime."
Other highlights of the festival include a live version of the popular podcast "Murder They Wrote," hosted by broadcaster Laura Whitmore and comedian and podcaster Iain Stirling. The duo will dive into some of the most shocking true crime cases in history. Additionally, Paula Hawkins, the global best-selling author behind the hit novel "The Girl on the Train," will be discussing her latest thriller, "The Blue Hour," in which three individuals become intertwined by the secrets and lies surrounding a human bone found at the center of a famous sculpture. Paula will also introduce a screening of the film adaptation of "The Girl on the Train" during the festival.
For those interested in learning more about the festival's cultural offerings, there will also be a variety of other events to check out. You can read more about these stories in the Culture section and subscribe to the latest issue of Scottish Field to stay updated. With an impressive lineup and a unique focus on crime writing, Granite Noir is not to be missed.
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