Welcome to our #TheakstonAward podcast 'lights', a series of interviews with the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year longlisted authors.

The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year is the most wanted award in crime fiction, curated and produced by Harrogate International Festivals, in partnership with Theakston Old Peculier, The Express and WHSmith.

To find out more about each of the 18 books on the longlist, to buy your copy, or to vote for your favourite to make the shortlist, please visit www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com