Festival of Crime and Thriller Writing – English Riviera

Calling all sleuths, writers and anyone who enjoys crime novels and thrillers – Some of England’s most scheming criminal minds will be descending on the English Riviera this April for the Festival of Crime and Thriller Writing.

Torquay is the birthplace of the greatest selling crime writer of all time, Dame Agatha Christie and she lived in the English Riviera for many years. In celebration of crime and thriller writing, the Festival will host talks from eminent authors, murder mystery plays and crime writing workshops at various venues in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.

Event : Festival of Crime and Thriller Writing
Date : April 20th – 24th, 2010
Location : Various venues in the English Riviera

If you’re travelling around the West Country in April and you love stuff like “Murder in the Abbey”, “Murder at the Princess” or enjoy watching the Master Sleuths slinging it out in a Team Quiz, you’re invited to go along and join in this whodunit festival.

For additional event information, tickets and accommodation, contact the English Riviera Tourist Board on 01803 211211.

But before you go, prepare yourself for this Festival with some Agatha Christie DVDs, books and puzzles.