Deadline is award-winning broadcaster Steph McGovern’s first novel.
What the Night Brings is veteran crime writer Mark Billingham’s 25th.
Join the debut author and the statesman of the genre for this lively discussion about their new books and about crime fiction in general.
In Deadline, a TV reporter is live on air when an unfamiliar voice in her earpiece tells her they have kidnapped her family. She must do exactly as the hijacker says.
In What the Night Brings, Detective Tom Thorne investigates the targeted murder of four police officers. The shocking secrets revealed by one terrible night will fracture his entire world, forcing him to question everything he stands for.
Steph McGovern is an award-winning broadcaster who currently presents The Rest is Money podcast with Robert Peston. Steph has worked in journalism for over twenty years, eight of them as part of the BBC Breakfast family. She went on to present her own BAFTA-nominated live daily show, Steph’s Packed Lunch, on Channel 4 and is a regular Have I Got News for You panellist and host.
Mark Billingham’ novels have sold over 6.5 million copies. He has had 24 Sunday Times bestsellers (every one of his titles) and has spent over 150 weeks in the top ten. Rabbit Hole, his 2020 novel, was named as Crime Book of the Year by The Times. Two TV series have been made of Mark’s books – Thorne by Sky starring David Morrissey, and In the Dark by the BBC. A third series is currently in development.
Praise for Steph McGovern:
‘A pacy, witty, engaging thriller, entertaining and delightfully authentic, but hard-hitting and thought-provoking too. I can’t wait for you all to read it.’ Ann Cleeves
‘Fascinating and authentic peek behind the scenes… Steph McGovern lifts the lid and hooks us in with an irresistible set up.’ Val McDermid
Praise for Mark Billingham:
'The very best in the business' Richard Osman
'Billingham's Tom Thorne series set the bar very high indeed' Guardian
‘One of the most credible and engaging heroes in contemporary crime fiction' Ian Rankin
