Book Launch of Everyone Lies by A.D. Garrett
Last night, I went to good ol' Lingham's bookshop in Heswall for the book launch of debut author A. D Garrett's Everyone Lies.
A.D. Garrett is actually the new partnership between crime writer Margaret Murphy and Professor Dave Barclay who is a forensic scientist. It was an entertaining evening. Margaret read two gripping passages from the book (one a piece of authentic-sounding dialogue and the other a description of forensics) which was neatly followed by a session by the professor who described how this last passage related to real -life. This was lively - and featured shoe-throwing in best Middle Eastern style (indicating how footwear can provide essential evidence, rather than to inflict injury!) .
After the customary book-signing, I resisted opening the book for about an hour before succumbing to temptation. Ann Cleeves advised Margaret to keep the preface for readers for themselves - a wise move. It is powerful stuff - and a stunning passage of writing.
The first chapter starts with a lecture, and it is here I think I can see the influence of the other half of A.D. Garrett, with some interesting and funny information on bodily fluids...well, one fluid in particular. I am looking forward to the rest with relish.
A.D. Garrett is actually the new partnership between crime writer Margaret Murphy and Professor Dave Barclay who is a forensic scientist. It was an entertaining evening. Margaret read two gripping passages from the book (one a piece of authentic-sounding dialogue and the other a description of forensics) which was neatly followed by a session by the professor who described how this last passage related to real -life. This was lively - and featured shoe-throwing in best Middle Eastern style (indicating how footwear can provide essential evidence, rather than to inflict injury!) .
The first chapter starts with a lecture, and it is here I think I can see the influence of the other half of A.D. Garrett, with some interesting and funny information on bodily fluids...well, one fluid in particular. I am looking forward to the rest with relish.
posted by Clare Dudman at 3:49 pm
4 Comments:
A book I must get and read. I was lucky enough to meet Margaret Murphy at Harrogate Crime Writing Festival last weekend.
Yes! I recommend.
Margaret's one of the nicest authors I know!
Looking forward to your review on the book!
I'll try and get round to it Manoj - limited time at the moment, I'm afraid. Really enjoying it, though!
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