Chris Hammer and Elly Griffiths In Conversation at Goldsboro Books Brighton

About the book

Dive into the world of suspense and storytelling as two celebrated masters of crime fiction, Elly Griffiths and Chris Hammer, come together for an unforgettable evening of conversation.

Together, they’ll discuss their creative processes, inspirations, and the challenges of crafting page-turning mysteries that keep readers hooked from the first clue to the last twist. Whether you're a devoted fan or new to their works, this event offers a rare chance to delve into the minds behind some of today’s most captivating crime fiction.

Don’t miss this chance to explore the art of mystery and storytelling with two of the genre’s finest authors.

Event Details:

• Date: 15th January 2025
• Time: 6.30pm
• Location: Goldsboro Books Brighton, 22b Ship Street, BN1 1AD
• Tickets: £5 - redeemable against any purchases at the event.

CHRIS HAMMER

Chris Hammer was a journalist for more than thirty years, dividing his career between covering Australian federal politics and international affairs. For many years he was a roving foreign correspondent for SBS TV’s flagship current affairs program Dateline. He has reported from more than thirty countries on six continents. Chris’s non-fiction book, The River, published in 2010 to critical acclaim, was the recipient of the ACT Book of the Year Award and was shortlisted for the Walkley Book Award. Scrublands, his first novel, was published in 2018 and won the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger Award, as well as being shortlisted for Best Debut Fiction at the Indie Book Awards, and Best General Fiction at the ABIA Awards. It has also been longlisted for the Ned Kelly Best Crime Novel of the Year. Scrublands was released as a TV series in 2023, distributed in the UK by BBC Four. Chris has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Charles Sturt University and a master’s degree in international relations from the Australian National University. He lives in Canberra with his wife, Dr Tomoko Akami. The couple have two children.

ELLY GRIFFITHS

Elly Griffiths is the bestselling author of the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries and the Brighton Mysteries. She has won the CWA Dagger in the Library, has been shortlisted five times for the Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, and longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger for The Lantern Men. Her new series featuring Detective Harbinder Kaur began with The Stranger Diaries, which was a Richard and Judy book club pick and won the Edgar Award for Best Novel in the USA. It was followed by The Postscript Murders, shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger and Bleeding Heart Yard. Elly has two grown-up children and lives near Brighton with her archaeologist husband.