​Join Simply Books for an exciting evening of twists and turns with bestselling Crime and Thriller author J.M. Dalgliesh.

​In conversation with a leading host, J.M. Dalgliesh will be discussing his exciting new release, Murder in the Cathedral, before taking questions from the audience about his bestselling reads and career as a Crime and Thriller novelist.

​Every book and ticket comes with a copy of Murder in the Cathedral, that J.M. Dalgliesh will sign and dedicate on the night.

​About Murder in the Cathedral
As the bell tolls, the hunt for a killer begins…

​A reverend is found dead on the altar of St Magnus cathedral in Orkney, his white robes stained in blood. Every door into the building is locked – the keys are all still inside – so how was the murder committed?

​Detective Inspector Jack McNaughton is assigned to the case. He recently moved with his young family back to the Orkney islands after a botched Edinburgh police operation, so this is his chance to prove that he still has what it takes to catch a killer.

​In a community where everyone knows each other’s business, it isn’t long before rumour begins to spread. And when another body turns up, Jack finds himself at the centre of a nightmare, unlike anything he’s faced before.

​Jack’s search for answers takes him on a dark journey into his own troubled past. And he soon begins to realise that if he can’t solve this mystery soon, he’ll lose everything – including the people he loves the most…

​Murder in the Cathedral is a highly addictive read introducing an unforgettable new protagonist in D.I. Jack McNaughton. It marks the launch of a major new mystery series from J.M. Dalgliesh—The Lost Orkney series—and is full of Dalgliesh’s characteristic taut plotting and strong sense of place which have earned him such a loyal readership.

​About J. M. Dalgliesh
​J. M. Dalgliesh is an internationally bestselling author whose atmospheric, gripping mystery novels have topped the Amazon charts in the UK, US, Canada and Australia. Listed in the top 10 most-read authors of the last decade on Amazon UK, Jason has written more than 30 novels to date and is best known for his Dark Yorkshire, Hidden Norfolk and Misty Isle series, which have sold more than 4.6 million copies worldwide and been translated into multiple languages. The new book in his Hidden Norfolk series, Keep No Secrets, will be published on 8 October 2026.

​His work is currently in development for television by an award-winning production team. Born on the south coast of England, Jason has lived in various parts of rural England and Scotland. He now resides in Norfolk with his wife and two young children.

​You can follow Jason on Instagram, or sign up to his newsletter on his website: jmdalgliesh.com