Crime novelist and former rock journalist, Stav Sherez, joins the distinguished panel of speakers at the Eric Ambler event at the British Library on the evening of Friday 6th May. Stav has written for The Daily Telegraph, The Spectator, Zembla and the Catholic Herald. His first novel, The Devil’s Playground,  was described as ‘altogether extraordinary’ and was shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey Dagger. His third and fourth books, A Dark Redemption and Eleven Days, were both shortlisted for Theakstons Old Peculiar Crime Novel of the year in 2013/2014.

We are delighted to announce that another speaker will be joining us at the Eric Ambler evening at the British Library on 6th May. Camilla Shestopal is Director of Estates and Backlist titles at agency Peters, Fraset and Dunlop. She is responsible for bringing such diverse writers as Eric Ambler, Margery Allingham, Dennis Wheatley and Georges Simenon back into print both in traditional and e-book form.

We are delighted to announce the fantastic lineup of speakers for the Eric Ambler event at The British Library on Friday 6th May at 6:30pm.

We have one of Britain’s leading experts on Crime and Thriller genres Barry Forshaw and in what we think is rather a coup, we also have Ambler’s own agent, John McLaughlin, who will be able to give his first hand account of what it was like to work with Ambler.

The lineup of speakers so far (with more to be announced shortly) is:

Martin Edwards
Barry Forshaw
Jake Kerridge
John McLaughlin
Ayo Onatade
William Ryan

For more information on our distinguished panelists go to:

Speakers – Eric Ambler Evening

If, like me, you’re looking forward to the Bodies From The Library 2016 Conference, you may want to get hold of copies of the speakers’ recommendations of Golden Age Detective Fiction to make sure you get the most out of your day. The list has been compiled to give you a selection of the key works by authors who will be covered during the day’s programme. I’ve already reserved copies of several of the books from the library service in Bristol and they’re being shipped in from all parts of the South West region. (Don’t you just love the library service!)

The Bishop’s Crime by H. C. Bailey
Mr Fortune Here by H. C. Bailey
The Layton Court Mystery by Anthony Berkeley
The Poisoned Chocolates Case by Anthony Berkeley
Malice Aforethought by Anthony Berkeley (as Francis Iles)
Innocence of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton
Ask a Policeman by Members of the Detection Club
A Blunt Instrument by Georgette Heyer
Death in the Stocks by Georgette Heyer
The Rasp by Philip MacDonald
The Maze by Philip MacDonald:
Vintage Murder by Ngaio Marsh
Enter a Murderer by Ngaio Marsh:
Verdict of Twelve by Raymond Postgate
The Man in the Queue by Josephine Tey
Brat Farrar by Josephine Tey
Murder at the Manor by various authors (British Library Crime Classics Collection)

Enjoy!

Mark

Just finished packing to head off to Deal to help set up the conference venue for tomorrow’s Deal Noir event. Looking forward to meeting those of you who are coming tomorrow and to hearing the views of the excellent range of panelists who are jetting in from all around the globe to talk about the latest developments in Crime Fiction.

See you there.