Sarah Hilary - The Drowning Place - Beeston Library

Join Crime Novel of the Year winner Sarah Hilary as she talks about The Drowning Place the first novel in her brand-new police procedural series perfect for fans of Broadchurch and Happy Valley.

Sarah will be in conversation with the former presenter of the Notts TV Book Club Becky Cullen. They will discuss Sarah's new book plus get insights into Sarah’s writing journey, her research and creative process.

The Drowning Place

Seventeen years ago, a school bus plunged off the road in the Peak District town of Edenscar, killing everyone on board except Joseph Ashe. Now a local Detective Sergeant, Joe is called to a brutal crime with no apparent motive or trace of a killer. While the town fears its ghosts have returned, his new boss, DI Laurie Bower, wants facts. Together, they must uncover Edenscar’s secrets, past and present. 

About The Author

Sarah Hilary is the critically acclaimed author of nine novels. Her debut, Someone Else's Skin, won the 2015  Theakston Crime Novel of the Year, was selected for  World Book Night and the Richard & Judy Book Club.  The second DI Marnie Rome novel, No Other Darkness, was shortlisted for a Barry Award.