Author Lesley Thomson will feature in an evening historical crime panel at the upcoming Newcastle Noir festival, discussing her latest novel, The Playground Murders, as well as her impressive collection of previously published titles including A Kind of Vanishing (Myriad, 2007).

Lesley will be in discussion with Oscar de Muriel, Nicola Ford and Fiona Veitch Smith.

This hugely popular literary weekend is in its sixth year and will be held at Newcastle City Library. Head over to their website to read more details.