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Murderous Inspirations: Crime Novels That Inspire Crime Writers

Cambridge University

June 4

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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From a Golden Age classic to a foundational spy thriller and a legendary police procedural, this session will see crime writers Fiona Veitch Smith, Abir Mukherjee and Nadine Matheson discuss seminal crime novels Murder Must Advertise, Gorky Park, and Prime Suspect. Chaired by crime critic and broadcaster Barry Forshaw. Hosted in collaboration with the Crime Writers' Association.