The International Stage

Two of America’s top crime writers join forces in a gripping session. Best-selling author Tess Gerritsen and award-winner John Hart, author of three New York Times bestsellers, will discuss their latest novels — The Silent Girl and The Iron House respectively. Chaired by crime afcionado and reviewer Graham Beattie, this riveting event will have you on the edge of your seat.

The New Zealand Stage Christchurch

is again proud to host the prestigious Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Crime Novel. A panel of local and international judges has been considering the best locally written crime and thriller fction published in New Zealand in 2010. The four fnalists: Paul Cleave, Neil Cross, Paddy Richardson and Alix Bosco, will discuss their books with Craig Sisterson, one of the country’s most knowledgeable crime readers, before the winner is announced. Presented by Christchurch Writers Festival.

LINKS
www.chchwritersfest.co.nz