Crime Panel Event
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Thursday 19 November 2026 | 7pm
Beeston Library
Tickets: £5
Join our panel of crime authors for an evening of chat about crime fiction. In the first half, the panel will be discussing the legendary Agatha Christie, while in the second half they’ll be talking about their own works.
Adult Event.
Meet the Panel
Mel Pennant
Mel Pennant is an award-winning playwright whose writing has been featured by the National Archives as well as on stage. Mel is drawn to stories that explore what lies beneath the surface and celebrate the richness and strength of tight-knit communities. A Murder for Miss Hortense, her debut novel, was longlisted for the CWA Whodunnit Dagger.
Katy Watson
Katy Watson writes contemporary Golden Age–style cosy crime that blends classic puzzle plotting with modern warmth, wit and glamour. She is the author of the Three Dahlias Mysteries, following three actresses from different generations - each famous for playing fictional detective Dahlia Lively - who join forces to solve real murders.
Tom Mead
Tom Mead is a Derbyshire mystery writer and aficionado of Golden Age Crime Fiction. His novels include Death And The Conjuror, The Murder Wheel, Cabaret Macabre and The House At Devil's Neck, and he also recently published a collection of mystery stories, The Indian Rope Trick (And Other Violent Entertainments).
This event is part of Inspire and Nottingham City Libraries' wider Agatha Christie season, featuring a range of events and activities celebrating her life, work and literary legacy.
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