Have no fear, these detectives are on the case. Join Maureen Jennings and Desmond P. Ryan as they discuss the art of the detective and how the genre has changed. In Jennings March Roars, private investigator Charlotte Frayne uncovers interconnected injustices across class lines while investigating two thefts. Ryan’s Mike O’Shea returns in Man at […]
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Some traps are built from the best intentions. In Good Guys, Sharon Bala‘s razor-sharp moral thriller, a publicist’s desperate bid to save a beloved charity unravels into scandal, exposing a crime hiding in plain sight and forcing her to reckon with everything she chose not to see. In Mother Is Watching, bestselling author Karma Brown […]
Two masters of atmospheric crime fiction come together for a compelling conversation on place, violence, and the human psyche. Johana Gustawsson and Kevin Hardcastle discuss their novels Scars of Silence and County Road Six, and explore the rural landscapes and buried secrets that shape their haunting novels. From isolation and brutality to resilience and survival, […]
Celebrate 10 years of the book that had a huge impact on the psychological thriller genre! New York Times Bestselling author, Shari Lapena, will be taking the stage to discuss the book that started it all, The Couple Next Door. Following a young couple who seem to have it all, things take a turn when […]
Walk the blood red carpet with these two authors in their tales of murder and mystery among celebrities. In Sophie Hénaff‘s Police People, currently available in French, a detective and her starstruck partner must solve the disappearance of a famous actress. In Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau‘s We Would Never Tell, a group of women make their way […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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. Event takes place outdoors at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join authors Stig Abell and Roz Nay as they visit once serene small towns and the countryside, only to be disturbed by murder. In Abell’s A Twist in the River, former detective Jake Jackson goes to the country to find peace only to end up on the case when a young woman goes missing. Nay’s […]
