Get in the mood for winter. Cold can be confronting – whether it is in the Antarctic, Canada, or a remote Scottish island. Add in murderous intent and the results can be even more deadly, as revealed in the novels by Riley James, Ashley Kalagian Blunt, and Laura McCluskey.The three writers will be exploring the icy twists of their creations with Louisa Larkin, author of two Antarctic thrillers.

Homelessness, financial crises, bad decisions, and family secrets can make for desperate times requiring desperate measures – even murder. Authors Michelle Prak, Samantha Byres, and Anna Snoekstra will chew over the issues with fellow author, Ilsa Evans.