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Book Launch
The Launch of “The Serpent Pool”
By Martin Edwards
St Deiniol’s Library is delighted to welcome Martin Edwards, award-winning crime writer, to launch his latest novel “The Serpent Pool”.
In this, Edwards's fourth "Lake District" procedural (after The Coffin Trail, The Cipher Garden, and The Arsenic Labyrinth), DI Hannah Scarlett works a cold case involving the mysterious drowning of a young woman. Was it suicide or murder? Meanwhile, the rest of the Cumbria CID is investigating the gruesome death of a book collector incinerated along with his books.
The juxtaposition of human relationships past and present, the interweaving of the writings and life of Thomas de Quincey with the contemporary plot, and the backdrop of England's Lake District, famous for its literary connections, make this an excellent choice for discerning readers who want an unusual and challenging puzzle mystery that will keep them guessing until the final pages.
Earlier books in the series are The Coffin Trail (short-listed for the Theakston’s prize for best British crime novel of 2006), The Cipher Garden and The Arsenic Labyrinth (short-listed for the Lakeland Book of the Year award in 2008.)
Edwards has written eight novels about lawyer Harry Devlin, including All the Lonely People, and Waterloo Sunset. He has also published a collection of short stories, Where Do You Find Your Ideas? and other stories; ‘Test Drive’ was short-listed for the CWA Short Story Dagger in 2006, while ‘The Bookbinder’s Apprentice’ won the same Dagger in 2008.
A well-known commentator on crime fiction, he has edited 16 anthologies and published eight non-fiction books, including a study of homicide investigation, Urge to Kill .
Thursday 25th February at 8pm
Tickets £7.50 to include a glass of wine
Following Martin Edwards’ lecture, there will be a book signing and an opportunity to buy ‘The Serpent Pool’ and other novels in the series.
In preparation for this event the Library will close at 4pm on Thursday 25th February. The Library will be open again as usual at 9am on Friday 26th February.
For tickets, call St Deiniol’s Library 01244 532350 or email enquiries@st-deiniols.org
