Dive into two thought-provoking stories of psychological suspense with Nicole Lundrigan and Hye-young Pyun. In The Case Study, Lundrigan explores the unsettling dynamics between a troubled young woman and the psychologist determined to understand her, blurring the line between care and control. Pyun’s immersive thriller, The Law of Lines, follows the parallel stories of two […]
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Step into the shadows with acclaimed authors Naomi Hirahara and Kevin Jagernauth as they explore the art of historical mystery. Hirahara’s Crown City follows a Japanese immigrant adjusting to his new life in California, where racial tensions are rising. Jagernauth’s The Longest Death tells the story of a group of people who will do anything […]
Discover the next big names in crime fiction before they hit the bestseller lists! Hosted by Jass Aujla (Crime Writers of Canada Board Director and author of Next Of Twin), this exciting session spotlights CWC associate members as they share captivating readings from their unpublished manuscripts. It’s a rare, intimate opportunity to experience raw talent, […]
Don’t miss this lively conversation between authors Genevieve Graham and Jinwoo Park, as they explore how the characters in each of their novels are pushed to confront what lies beneath the roles society assigns them. Graham’s The Chambermaid’s Key is a sweeping historical tale where a seemingly invisible chambermaid finds herself at the heart of […]
Join best-selling authors as they share their stories of what it was like to see their novels be transformed into films and TV series. Hear firsthand how their stories evolve in the process, how much creative input the author has on the script, and discover the challenges and rewards of translating the story from the […]
Crime may not pay—but it makes for a compelling conversation. Join Hank Idsinga and Lorna Poplak for a riveting event exploring crime from both sides of the bars. Drawing from their books The High Road: Confessions of a Homicide Cop and On the Lam: Great (and Not So Great) Escapes from Prison, they share gripping […]
Toronto was once a rough and rowdy place, a muddy town notorious for hard drinking, gambling and violence. That shady reputation extended to its police force and to the man who ran it. Join Adam Bunch, author of The Toronto Book of the Dead and The Toronto Book of Love for a talk about the […]
Fancy a cup of tea and a conversation full of historical intrigue and mystery? Join authors Ron Base and Sujata Massey as they each present their latest thrilling novels. Base offers up Midnight at the Savoy, the richly atmospheric fifth instalment in the Priscilla Tempest series, set against the shadows of a legendary world of […]
Join us for a compelling conversation on the darker edges of the human experience, with international masters of suspense Johana Gustawsson and Kang Hwagil. Gustawsson presents the second book in her Lidingö Mysteries series, Scars of Silence, a tense psychological thriller that delves into the lingering impact of the past, when a long-buried secret holds […]
Get ready for an electrifying showcase of fresh crime fiction! Hosted by Jass Aujla (Crime Writers of Canada Board Director and author of Next Of Twin), this session brings you exclusive live readings from CWC authors launching (or recently launched) their hot new titles in 2026. Whether you’re discovering breakout voices or savoring favorites, join […]
Join us for a cozy conversation between authors Jane Doucet and Uzma Jalaluddin. Doucet presents Blood Typed, an uproarious, satirical contemporary mystery that follows a journalist who gets her chance to move to the crime beat when a prestigious literary awards gala she is covering is thrown into chaos by a murder. Jalaluddin returns with […]
Step into the world of Korean crime and mystery writing with two acclaimed authors in the genre. From psychological thrillers to gritty noirs, Hwa-Gil Kang and Hye-young Pyun discuss what makes Korea’s crime writing scene so distinctive. From cultural influences to social commentary, hear how each impacts stories and writing and their takes on the […]
Don’t miss this gripping exploration of crime fiction with authors Hannelore Cayre and Doug Johnstone. Cayre presents The Godmother, a razor-sharp story of a mother drawn into the drug trade, using her overlooked position in society to outmaneuver criminals and police alike. Johnstone introduces Tombstoning, a tense, high-stakes thriller following a man who fled his […]
Join us for a compelling conversation on crime non-fiction, with Leslie Bradford-Scott and Edward Chisholm. In The Liar’s Playbook, Bradford-Scott unfolds the story of a childhood shaped by deception, recounting what it was like to uncover her father’s secret involvement in espionage, organized crime, and explosive family secrets. Chisholm’s Murder in Paris ’68 is a […]
Join Eva Jurczyk and Jonathan Whitelaw for a thrilling conversation of suspense and intrigue. Jurczyk presents 6:40 to Montreal, a tense, slow-burn mystery set aboard a train where buried secrets and shifting perspectives collide. Whitelaw introduces All At Sea, a darkly comic thriller unfolding on a luxury cruise, where murder and mischief lurk beneath the […]
Take a trip to France without leaving Victoria College! Step into the shadowy streets and sunlit villages with some of the biggest names in French crime writing as they explore how culture and literary tradition have shaped the genre and their predictions for what is to come in the future. Moderated by Roland Gulliver Event takes […]
Join us for a captivating conversation on building atmosphere in modern crime fiction, with authors Don Gillmor and Lilja Sigurðardóttir. Gillmor presents Cherry Beach, a compelling new novel that explores the tensions and hidden fractures beneath a seemingly familiar world, unfolding into a gripping narrative shaped by consequence and discovery. Sigurðardóttir introduces Black as Death, […]
Join us for a chilling conversation with two masters of suspense, Robyn Harding and Marcus Kliewer. In Strangers in the Villa, Harding delivers a tense tale where hidden pasts and uneasy alliances turn one couple’s luxurious retreat to a villa in Spain’s Costa Brava, into a web of suspicion and danger. Kliewer’s The Caretaker dives […]
Expect humor, delightfully eccentric detectives, and crime fiction full of heart in this lively conversation between authors Lev A.C. Rosen, Tom Ryan, and Leonie Swann. Rosen presents The Disaster Gay Detective Agency, following a chaotic yet endearing group of queer sleuths tackling a case as messy as their personal lives. Ryan introduces We Had a […]
How does book publishing work? Why do some books get published and not others? How can I make my manuscript more attractive to publishers? What happens after a book is accepted? How do books get marketed in 2026? Do I need an agent? (And what do agents do, exactly?). Get all of these questions (and more) answered […]
In Home Before Dark, Queen of Icelandic suspense, Eva Björg Ægisdóttir delivers a chilling psychological mystery set in a small community where long-buried secrets are unearthed following a troubling tragedy. Hannah Mary McKinnon’s A Killer Motive is a tense thriller that explores hidden agendas within close relationships and the dangerous lengths people will go when […]
Join Phil Hibbeln and Robert Monaghan, retired Toronto detectives, for a wild ride through the city’s crime history! With 30+ years of police experience, they’ll dish out jaw-dropping tales from Toronto’s underbelly. From shocking scandals to downright bizarre incidents, discover how crime shaped the city over 300 years. This event showcases stories handpicked from their […]
Toronto’s dead haven’t always been able to rest in peace. There was a time when our city was plagued by graverobbers. As local medical schools developed a ravenous appetite for fresh bodies, grisly scenes played out under the cover of darkness. Victorian Torontonians were left horrified by reports of empty coffins and missing corpses. Join […]
Authors Karsten Dusse and Catherine Mack know how to weave tales full of suspense and dark humour – this conversation is sure to include both. Dusse presents Murder Mindfully, recently adapted into a hit Netflix series, a sharp, witty thriller that follows a stressed lawyer who embraces mindfulness, only to find it complements a life […]
