The Crime Vault Events | 23 July 2022

The Crime Vault Events

Online and telephone bookings have now closed. Tickets may be available to buy from the on-site Box Office at the Old Swan Hotel from 3pm Thursday 21 July subject to availability.

For one day only The Crime Vault will be unlocking its vault to host some of the biggest authors in crime fiction. Check out the line up below and simply click on ‘Book Ticket’ to sign up to the event. But hurry places are limited!Twelve Secrets Escape Room

To celebrate the launch of the biggest debut thriller of the year, Twelve Secrets by Robert Gold, we’ve created an interactive escape room where you can solve 12 Secrets to win a mystery prize. There’s no need to book. Simply come along and one of our Crime Vault helpers can get you started on how to play.Saturday 23rd July | All DayFree. Please note that you must have access to the site through a paid ticket (individual event, Rover, Site or Weekend Break Package) to access these events. Val McDermid – SOLD OUT

At 10am Val will officially open the vault and will be available to sign copies! Simply bring along copies of the books you’d like Val to sign.Saturday 23rd July | 10.00 – 10.30amFree. Please note that you must have access to the site through a paid ticket (Individual Event, Rover, Site Pass or Weekend Break Package) to access these events. Numbers are limited so you will need to book.Mark Billingham and Robert Gold – SOLD OUT

Crime legend Mark Billingham will be speaking to our debut author Robert Gold about the intricacies of writing page-turning fiction. The talk will be hosted by editor Ed Wood and there will be opportunities for the audience to ask questions at the end.Saturday 23rd July | 11.00 – 11.45amFree. Please note that you must have access to the site through a paid ticket (individual event, Rover, Site or Weekend Break Package) to access these events. Numbers are limited so you will need to book.M.W. Craven and Brian McGilloway – SOLD OUT

Join us for an informal talk and Q&A with bestselling authors M.W. Craven and Brian McGilloway. There will also be an opportunity at the end to get your books signed by these authors.Saturday 23rd July | 12.30 – 1.15pmFree. Please note that you must have access to the site through a paid ticket (individual event, Rover, Site or Weekend Break Package) to access these events. Numbers are limited so you will need to book.Chris Brookmyre – SOLD OUT

Chris will be talking about his new book The Cut and taking questions from the audience as well as signing books. Remember to bring your copies and book in advance!Saturday 23rd July | 1.30 – 2.15pmFree. Please note that you must have access to the site through a paid ticket (individual event, Rover, Site or Weekend Break Package) to access these events. Numbers are limited so you will need to book.Rosemary Shrager and Katy Watson – SOLD OUT

We’ve created a ‘Cosy Crime Corner’ with tea and biscuits to host the legendary Rosemary Shrager and debut author Katy Watson. We’ll be discussing crime over a nice cup of tea!Saturday 23rd July | 2.30 – 3.00pmFree. Please note that you must have access to the site through a paid ticket (individual event, Rover, Site or Weekend Break Package) to access these events. Numbers are limited so you will need to book.Mark Griffin – LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE

Ex-gladiator (Trojan) and author of When Angels Sleep, When Evil Wakes and When Darkness Calls will be on hand to meet and greet crime and thriller fans as well as signing copies.Saturday 23rd July | 3.15 – 3.45pmFree. Please note that you must have access to the site through a paid ticket (individual event, Rover, Site or Weekend Break Package) to access these events. Numbers are limited so you will need to book.Clare Mackintosh – SOLD OUT

Bestselling author Clare Mackintosh will be hosting THE LAST PARTY of the day at our Crime Vault. Join us for informal drinks and nibbles as Clare talks about her brand new thriller The Last Party

Plus, the first 20 to arrive will get a FREE party bag and there will be time to get your books signed.Saturday 23rd July | 4.00 – 4.45pmFree. Please note that you must have access to the site through a paid ticket (individual event, Rover, Site or Weekend Break Package) to access these events. Numbers are limited so you will need to book.Charlie Higson – SOLD OUT

Drink sundowner cocktails and come and celebrate Charlie’s new novel Whatever Gets You Through The Night. Each guest will receive a free cocktail but hurry to book as numbers are very limited!Saturday 23rd July | 6.00 – 6.30pmFree. Please note that you must have access to the site through a paid ticket (individual event, Rover, Site or Weekend Break Package) to access these events. Numbers are limited so you will need to book.

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