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Bestselling crime authors in town as Bolton's dark history will be explored
Bestselling crime writer Shari Lapena will be in Bolton to celebrate National Crime Month.
Bolton Library will be marking the month with a whole host of intriguing activities.
Fans of mystery are invited to dive into a world of crime literature and local history.
Highlights include Shari giving a thrilling talk on her new book 'She Didn't See it Coming' on Wednesday, July 16 at 2pm.
(Image: Bolton Library and Museums)
The Canadian author is known for her page-turning thrillers which keep readers guessing until the very end.
She has visited the library before.
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She is best known for her 2016 thriller novel The Couple Next Door, an international bestseller.
Also appearing during the month of crime will be Trevor Wood.
He will discuss his latest edge-of-your-seat novel 'The Silent Killer' on Thursday 19th June 1pm.
The intriguing darker chapters of Bolton's history will be discovered as the archives are opened up and showcased during behind the scene tours with the library's knowledgeable archivists on Tuesday 24th June 11am, 1pm and 6pm.
The 1838 murder of Scotch traveller, George Henderson, on Winter Hill may be one of those discussed.
He had set off early one morning across the cloud-shrouded hill, but never arrived at his destination. Later that day, a young boy found him moaning in a ditch, grievously injured by a gunshot to his head, which hours later claimed his life.
The man charged with his murder was acquitted, so it's a crime that remains unsolved to this day.
For more information and to book free tickets go to Eventbrite or ring 01204 332853.
