Alderney set to uncover the secret ingredients of a captivting crime thriller

Great thriller writers create settings which put readers at the heart of every scene, sharing the sights, sounds, smells and textures with the protagonist. They create complex characters who are both credible and relatable so readers care what happens to them – both good and bad.

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Why Alderney will be a Hotspot for Crime in June

Hard on the heels of its most successful Literary Festival ever, in June 2023 the tiny island of Alderney is hosting a unique one-day festival exploring the ‘Anatomy of a Crime Thriller’. Organised by The Alderney Literary Trust and sponsored by Ravenscroft, best-selling authors Kate Rhodes, Elly Griffiths and Jane Casey will talk about their latest books and the crucial ingredients of their gripping stories.

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Ravenscroft is the Trust's New Sponsor

Investment services company Ravenscroft have signed a one-year Sponsorship Agreement with the Alderney Literary Trust, which will enable the Trust to increase its impact on the Alderney community.

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Literally Gothic 16 October 2021

Join us for our very first 'Literally Gothic', Alderney's new one-day celebration of Gothic literature. Together with our five fascinating speakers, we will explore the origins of "gothic", the themes that bind the literary genre together, and how they are reflected in the works of our guest authors.

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The Suspense Event 14 November 2020

Join bestselling thriller writer Rachel Abbott and forensic linguist Isabel Picornell for a one-day creative writing workshop on creating suspense in literary writing.

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Louis de Bernières in Alderney in September 2018

International best-selling novelist, Louis De Bernières, will be in Alderney on Saturday 8th September 2018, providing islanders and visitors with a rare opportunity to meet this master storyteller

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Ann Cleeves to visit Alderney in June 2017

Sunday Times bestseller Ann Cleeves will be visiting Alderney in June, providing islanders and visitors with a rare opportunity to meet and listen to the UK's "Queen of Crime" in two events, at the Alderney Cinema on 22nd June and The Georgian on 23rd June.

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