Internationally acclaimed Norwegian author Gunnar Staalesen, a mainstay in the Nordic Noir crime fiction genre, will present the latest installment in his long-running Varg Vaum series. Bitter Flowers (translated by Don Bartlett) follows PI Varg Vaum as he faces one of the most challenging, traumatic investigations of his career. Fresh out of rehab, Varg must […]
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Sometimes the only precursor to deception, theft and murder is confidence. Crime Writers’ Association Hall of Famer Denise Mina joins the TIFA virtual stage to present her latest novel, Confidence, a dazzling sequel to her bestselling 2019 book Conviction, which reunites amateur podcasters Anna McDonald and Fin Cohen for an even bigger adventure. When they […]
In Blood Grove, legendary author Walter Mosley presents a new mystery for Easy Rawlins fans. In the heat of 1969, the Black private detective finds himself dealing with trouble at work and at home. The iconic investigator must lean on his friends for help as he navigates Californian hippies, tycoons, sociopaths and grifters in pursuit […]
Bestselling Dutch crime writer Tica Morgan presents the upcoming fourth book in the acclaimed Inspector Zoe Janssen thriller series, The Tip of the Knife (translated by Scott Emblen-Jarrett). In conversation on the MOTIVE virtual stage, Morgan will share her fascination with the crime and mystery genre, her experience being published in multiple languages, and will […]
Join award-winning Italian author Ilaria Tuti for an engaging, virtual conversation about the highly anticipated latest installment in the Teresa Battaglia series, The Sleeping Nymph. The novel uncovers a chilling cold case. When a decades-old murder investigation lands on Superintendent Teresa Battaglia’s desk, the expert criminal profiler is able to trace the evidence to one […]
Award-winning Scottish author Liam McIlvanney will take the TIFA virtual stage to present The Heretic, a story set seven years after the events of his popular 2018 novel, The Quaker. It is 1976 in Glasgow and tensions, violence and paranoia run high as Detective Duncan McCormack, who has returned to the city, is in dogged […]
Since 1992, American author Donna Leon has been gripping readers with her acclaimed Venetian crime series featuring Commissario Guido Brunetti. In the 31st installment, Give Unto Others, the honest and compassionate police inspector must confront the price of loyalty and forge a line between right and wrong when a simple favour for a family acquaintance […]
Two times Gold Dagger winning and twice Edgar short-listed author Michael Robotham has captivated audiences with his psychological thrillers in more than 25 languages. The Australian author, and former investigative journalist, joins us on the Festival’s virtual stage to present his latest novel, When You Are Mine. The story introduces Philomena, an idealistic young police […]
Internationally acclaimed Spanish novelist and columnist Javier Cercas takes to the TIFA virtual stage to present his latest book, Even the Darkest Night (translated by Anne McLean). Cercas’s first foray into crime fiction is a thought-provoking, elegantly constructed thriller novel about justice, revenge and the struggles of a book-loving Barcelona convict-turned-cop trying to find his […]
Best known for his book The Accidental Billionaires (adapted for cinema as The Social Network), Ben Mezrich has captured the attention of readers worldwide through his fascinating fiction and non-fiction tales of geniuses, mysteries and murders. In the American author’s latest novel, The Midnight Ride, a dead body turns a card shark, an ex-con and […]
What motivates a killer? Is everyone capable of a crime as heinous as murder? Award-winning Japanese author Fuminori Nakamura’s latest book, My Annihilation (translated by Sam Bett), gets to the crux of these queries in a deeply revealing and disturbingly honest examination of the psychological motives of a killer. Nakamura’s creative, puzzling narrative style makes […]
This exciting virtual conversation with Harlen Coben, a New York Times bestselling author and Creator/Executive Producer of several Netflix series, will explore Coben’s trademark suspenseful, jaw-dropping twists and mastery of the thriller genre. Coben will present his latest novel, The Match. Returning to the protagonist of The Boy from the Woods, Wilde’s childhood remains shrouded […]
The Dark Flood, from internationally acclaimed thriller author Deon Meyer, features two superstar detectives on a pursuit to clear their names after an unauthorized investigation threatens to reveal corruption in South Africa’s halls of power. The South African author writes with a powerful punch, full of twists and sharp prose as the two detectives get […]
Critically acclaimed Australian author Emma Viskic’s novels have been published worldwide, and are voted as some of the best crime novels this decade. Don’t miss this gripping virtual conversation with the author about the highly anticipated finale of her groundbreaking Caleb Zelic series, Those Who Parish. Caleb can’t hear, but he can see everything. After […]
Internationally bestselling author Shari Lapena graces the TIFA stage for a fascinating festival opener exploring the mayhem of one family’s gruesome secrets. In her latest thriller, Not A Happy Family, Toronto-based Lapena spins a murderous story of an upscale New York couple, and the twists and turns that pin their three adult children as prime […]
Learn how to craft compelling stories and bring captivating characters to life through hands-on lessons from acclaimed authors and industry experts. In this TIFA creative writing masterclass, bestselling author Marissa Stapley will show you how to bring vivid and moving characters to life. Stapley’s characters have hooked the hearts of many readers, including actress/producer Reese […]
TIFA’s most provocative conversation series returns, exploring thrilling new themes for MOTIVE audiences. Each day of the Festival, authors and industry 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. The role of policing has transformed considerably over time […]
Award-winning American author Kathy Reichs dishes on her upcoming thriller at this special opening night presentation. Cold, Cold Bones is the 21st installment of the Temperance Brennan series, and follows the forensic anthropologist on a trail of gruesome killings that hit her eerily close to home. Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Tempe […]
Ryan Gattis’s The System and Sarah Weinman’s Scoundrel both take a powerful look at the criminal justice system in the United States. Through the immersive storytelling of a fictional crime in South LA, The System explores opposing viewpoints and illuminates an astonishingly real world of violence, from crime scene through to courtroom. Scoundrel recounts the […]
Riveting adventure merges with drama in the latest book from bestselling author Emily Hepditch, Alone on the Trail. To celebrate their graduation from university, four best friends decide to spend a week backcountry hiking in western Newfoundland, but alone on the trail, secrets jeopardize their bond. As they move farther into the forest, a gruesome […]
Embracing the cold, atmospheric nature of noir fiction, German author Melanie Raabe and Finnish author Max Seeck sit down to discuss the art of keeping readers in suspense. Raabe’s psychological thriller The Shadow (translated by Imogen Taylor) examines destiny as a woman is told she will murder a man she has never met. Seeck’s Ice […]
You don’t often know what you’re capable of until your family’s in jeopardy. Northern Ireland’s Adrian McKinty explores this sentiment in his latest thriller, The Island. When Heather Baxter’s family vacation on an elusive island with her new husband and step-children turns into a dangerous nightmare, nothing is off-limits. After being separated from her husband, […]
Follow how one Irish show-biz family wreaks emotional havoc across generations, through the journey of brothers Will, Brian and Luke, in Liz Nugent’s latest psychological thriller, Little Cruelties. The #1 New York Times bestselling Irish author will discuss this “dark jewel of a novel” (A.J. Finn) with Canadian thriller author Shari Lapena, shedding light on […]
A must-see panel for true crime enthusiasts, authors Paul Palango, Félix Séguin and Eric Thibault discuss their investigations into shockingly real Canadian crime stories. Palango’s 22 Murders is a shocking exposé on the April 2020 killing spree in Portapique, Nova Scotia – the deadliest killing spree in Canadian history – with insights on the many […]