We are thrilled to announce the return of Dead On Deansgate: a jam-packed weekend of events celebrating the very best in crime and thriller writing.

With events taking place store-wide, join us for two full days of murder, mystery and masterful storytelling – and of course the chance to meet some of your favourite authors.

Saturday 1st August

Cosy Crime Panel
Events Room @ 12:00pm
Join us for a deep dive into amateur sleuths, quaint settings, eccentric side characters with Katy Watson, Mel Pennant & S. J. Bennett, hosted by M. R. G. Davies.
Tickets £6

Crime Book Club: Strange Houses
Leisure Room @ 1:30pm
We are so excited to be launching a brand new book club for crime and thriller fans, kicking things off with Uketsu’s Strange Houses.
Free to attend

Murder, She Writes Panel
Events Room @ 3:00pm
A panel celebrating some of the most exciting female authors in crime fiction, featuring Ruth Ware, Charlotte Vassell & Catherine Steadman, hosted by Caroline Hulse.
Tickets £6

An Evening with Steve Cavanagh
Events Room @ 6:00pm
Legal thriller-legend Steve Cavanagh chats to C. K. McDonnell about the latest installment of his Eddie Flynn series: One of Us Is Guilty.
Tickets £6, or £20 with Book

Sunday 2nd August

In Conversation with Chris Chibnall
Events Room @ 12:00pm
The BAFTA-winning creator of ITV’s Broadchurch Chris Chibnall joins us to celebrate the publication of his latest novel The Parkwood Murders. Hosted by Adam Simcox.
Tickets £6, or £20 with Book

Meet Chris Carter
Leisure Room @ 1:30pm
So nice, he’s with us twice! The mega-selling author of the Robert Hunter series signs copies of Hide and Seek, ahead of his sold out talk.
Ticket with Book £22

It’s Grim Up North Panel
Events Room @ 3pm
We’re delighted to welcome four brilliant crime authors—Mandasue Heller, James Ellson, Abigail Dean and Chris McDonald—to discuss their Northern settings.
Tickets £6

An Evening with Chris Carter (Sold Out)
Events Room @ 6pm
Chris Carter returns for his sold out talk, celebrating the spine-chilling standalone thriller, Hide and Seek. Hosted by Adam Simcox.
SOLD OUT

Other events throughout the weekend
– Visit the Mr. Men Little Miss Agatha Christie Mysteries Pop-Up in our Children’s Section
– Demonstrations of some killer games, including Micro Macro Crime City and Murdle
– Competitions and giveaways for event attendees
– Extra special treats available in our Cafe W

Please note, all details are correct at the time of going to press, and that the unticketed events are subject to change. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to ask a bookseller.