Murder in Harrogate
Stories Inspired by the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival
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For one weekend every July, thousands of readers descend on the historic English town of Harrogate, Yorkshire in pursuit of mysteries, mischief and murder. In Murder in Harrogate, ten of the world's best known crime and thriller writers come together in honour of the world's largest festival of crime writing, the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival. From a missing person case inspired by Agatha Christie's infamous disappearance at the Old Swan Hotel to a murdered Macbeth to a vicious parkrun assault, these razor sharp stories are a testament to the festival's rich history, stretching over two decades. Curated and edited by former festival chair and award-winning author Vaseem Khan, contributors include Ann Cleeves, Mark Billingham, M.W. Craven, Elly Griffiths, Abir Mukherjee, Clare Mackintosh, Steve Cavanagh, Janice Hallett, Vaseem Khan, and Ruth Ware.
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Murder in Harrogate is a delightful anthology of dark deeds by a variety of crime writers, inspired by the Theakston Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival. All of the stories are set in, yes you've guessed it, Harrogate.
All of the stories in this collection are gripping, but three in particular stood out for me.
“The Dame” by Mark Billingham, is a contemporary tale, based on the real life disappearance of Agatha Christie.
“Old Peculiar” by Steve Cavanagh centres around a young woman looking into the disappearance of her sister, and has a sinister twist at the end.
“Why Harrogate?” by Janice Hallett is an historical crime fiction short that is dark and creepy.
I love short stories, and this anthology was a quick and easy read. Dark, sometimes creepy, sometimes seedy, and exceedingly good.
