Before becoming a novelist, Michael Robotham was an investigative journalist working across America, Australia and Britain, covering the serial killings of Fred and Rosemary West and other similarly notorious cases. He has worked alongside clinical and forensic psychologists in their close examination of the darker recesses of the criminal mind. Michael’s 2004 debut thriller, The […]
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Melanie Raabe is a German author. She debuted with psychological thriller The Trap in 2015, followed by The Stranger (2016), The Shadow (2018) and The Woods (2019). Her latest work is a non-fiction book on creativity. Raabe’s novels are published in more than 20 countries. She lives in the city of Cologne. Melanie Raabe’s Festival […]
Max Seeck devotes his time to writing professionally. An avid reader of Nordic noir for personal pleasure, he listens to film scores as he writes. His accolades include the Finnish Whodunit Society’s Debut Thriller of the Year Award 2016. Max Seeck has a background in sales and marketing and loves to promote his works, and […]
Maureen Jennings was born in the UK. Best known for the Detective Murdoch books, which have been adapted into the long-running television series, Murdoch Mysteries; she is also the author of the Tom Tyler and Christine Morris series. Her books have been translated into many other languages, including Polish, Korean, French, German, Italian and Czech. […]
The novel that sparked the hugely popular Murdoch Mysteries television series celebrates its 25th anniversary. Includes a new introduction and a previously unpublished short story featuring the young Detective Murdoch. In the cold Toronto winter of 1895, the unclad body of a young woman is found naked and frozen in a quiet laneway. Acting Detective William Murdoch, […]
Marcie Rendon is an enrolled member of the White Earth Nation, a Pinckley Prize-winning author, playwright, poet, freelance writer and a community arts activist. Rendon was awarded the McKnight Distinguished Artist Award for 2020. She is a speaker on Native issues, leadership and writing. Her second novel in her Cash Blackbear Mystery series, Girl Gone […]
Mads Peder Nordbo (b. 1970) lived in Nuuk, Greenland for several years. He holds degrees in Literature, Communications and Philosophy from The University of Southern Denmark and the University of Stockholm. Please be advised that Mads Peder Nordbo, originally scheduled for MOTIVE Festival, can no longer appear. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this […]
Luca Veste is the author of several police procedurals and standalone crime novels including The Bone Keeper and The Six. He is the host of the Two Crime Writers and a Microphone podcast and the co-founder of the Locked In festival. He plays bass guitar in the band The Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers. He lives […]
Outdoor Stage, June 4 at 2pm ET TIFA’s most provocative conversation series returns exploring thrilling new themes for MOTIVE audiences. Each day of the Festival, authors and experts will come together to examine a new facet of the culture and politics that shape the world around us and the books we read. At its best, crime fiction […]
Outdoor Stage, June 4 at 3:30pm ET What makes a great true crime story? From the eerily familiar settings to the darkly mysterious psychology of a real-life killer, the true crime genre grips millions of readers, listeners and viewers worldwide. Don’t miss your chance to ask New York Times journalist and crime fiction expert, Sarah […]
Outdoor Stage, June 5 at 3:30pm ET Crime fiction casts a wide network of fans around the globe, but what is special about how the genre takes shape here in Canada? Stop by the stage in the park for this free, outdoor conversation with Globe & Mail crime fiction reviewer, Margaret Cannon, who will talk […]
Outdoor Stage, June 4 at 6pm ET Hear the latest in Canadian crime fiction! Crime Writers of Canada (CWC), a national non-profit organization for Canadian crime and mystery writers, will present a series of readings that will give audiences a thrilling glimpse at the latest titles by Canadian authors. James Arnett, Russell Brooks, M.H. Callway, […]
Outdoor Stage, June 5 at 2pm ET Hear the latest in Canadian crime fiction! Crime Writers of Canada (CWC), a national non-profit organization for Canadian crime and mystery writers, will present a series of readings that will give audiences a thrilling glimpse at the latest titles by Canadian authors. Anthony Bibulka, Karen Grose, Gordon Jones, […]
Outdoor Tent, June 4 at 11am ET Bring the whole family down for some fun and games! The tent will have board games, colouring and other free activities between 11am and 7pm ET on Saturday. This space is part of the free, outdoor events at MOTIVE. It is located on the west lawn at Harbourfront […]
Outdoor Tent, June 5 at 11am ET Bring the whole family down for some fun and games! The tent will have board games, colouring and other free activities between 11am and 7pm ET on Sunday. This space is part of the free, outdoor events at MOTIVE. It is located on the west lawn at Harbourfront […]
Outdoor Tent, June 4 at 11am ET Visit the Crime Writers of Canada (CWC), a national non-profit organization for Canadian crime and mystery writers, tent between 11am and 7pm ET on Saturday to meet authors, get books signed and chat with Canadian writers. Authors at the tent between 11–3pm: James Arnett, Anthony Bidulka, Russell Brooks, […]
Outdoor Tent, June 5 at 11am ET Visit the Crime Writers of Canada (CWC), a national non-profit organization for Canadian crime and mystery writers, tent between 11am and 7pm ET on Sunday to meet authors, get books signed and chat about with local writers. Authors at the tent between 11–3pm: Anita Arvast, Anthony Bidulka, Karen […]