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About Crimefest

Crimefest is a convention for people who like to read an occasional crime novel as well as for die-hard fanatics.

Following the hugely successful one-off visit to Bristol in 2006 of the American convention Left Coast Crime, the hosts were encouraged to continue with a similar annual event and created Crimefest.

First organised in June 2008, Crimefest is quickly becoming one of the most popular dates in the crime fiction calendar. The annual convention draws top crime novelists, readers, editors, publishers and reviewers from around the world and gives delegates the opportunity to celebrate the genre in an informal atmosphere.

Like Left Coast Crime, Crimefest follows the format of US conventions where—with exception of the highlighted authors—all delegates pay the same registration fee to enjoy a convention that includes interviews, panels, a Gala Dinner, and one or two surprises. For an idea of what to expect see the 2008, 2009, 2010 and/or 2011 Crimefest Programmes.

Find out more about this year’s fantastic Crimefest lineup here.