A best-selling author and creator of much-loved crime dramas is set to visit a historic Suffolk theatre.
Ann Cleeves OBE, the multi-million copy bestselling author, is set to visit the Southwold Arts Centre this October 16.
She will be there to talk about her portfolio of celebrated crime novels, including her latest book, The Killing Stones.
Cleeves is also the author behind some of the best crime dramas in British television, with her being behind Shetland, Vera and The Long Call.
Charlotte Clark, manager at Southwold Library said: "We were delighted when Ann Cleeves was able to join us in 2022 for an author event and we thought it was a once in a lifetime opportunity for us – but it turns out we have been lucky enough for a repeat visit from Ann this year! We look forward to hearing all about her new work and what the last few years have been like professionally for Ann, and for her well-loved characters."
Her first novel, Raven Black, won the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger for best crime novel, with her also being awarded the Diamond Dagger by the group in 2017.
In 2022, Cleeves was also presented with an OBE for services to reading and libraries.
Across Suffolk, her novel, The Raging Storm, was the fourth most borrowed book from Suffolk Community Libraries in 2024.
Tickets for the talk are £25, which also includes a signed copy of The Killing Stones. Additional talk-only tickets are also available for £10 with every full-price ticket bought.
They can be booked by calling Southwold Library on 01502 442817 or online.
About The Killing Stones
"When a violent storm descends upon Orkney, the body of Archie Stout is left in its wake. An unusual murder weapon, a Neolithic stone bearing ancient inscriptions, is found discarded nearby. Archie was a popular, larger-than-life character, and his death is a shocking blow to the community.
"Detective Jimmy Perez, no stranger to the complexity of human nature and the darkness it can harbour, is soon on the scene. He counted Archie as a childhood friend, so this case is more personal than most. Now living in Orkney with his partner, Willow, and their son, Perez is soon drawn into the lives of the islanders, many of whom hold secrets. Dark secrets, which could have led to the man’s murder.
"Here, in these ancient lands where history runs deep, Perez must discern the truth from legend before a desperate killer strikes again."
