Lyme Crime, the only crime fiction festival on the Jurassic Coast, is back for its second year, and this time it's bigger and better than ever. Bringing together some of the UK's most popular crime writers, it offers fans a chance to hear from some of the best in the business. This year's lineup includes Lisa Jewell, Fiona Cummins, Erin Kelly, Nadine Matheson, Jason Goodwin, Vaseem Khan, CL Taylor, Jane Casey and real-life Old Bailey murder judge, Wendy Joseph. 

The festival runs from Thursday 15th June to Saturday 17th June inclusive. 

Opening the festival, publishing sensation Lisa Jewell talks to Erin Kelly about writing psychological thrillers that outsell John Grisham and Stephen King. 

The rest of the weekend features panellists discussing historical mysteries to spy thrillers and everything in between. With the mood changing from cosy crime to darker and more menacing psychological fiction. 

The finale on Saturday evening features insights into why we kill from former Old Bailey judge, Wendy Joseph.

Tickets are now on sale so check out our website www.lymecrime.co.uk for details of the full programme. We’re looking forward to seeing you!”