Two of the UK's bestselling thriller writers. Multiple novels adapted for film and television. Millions of readers gripped from the first page. What is the secret of the psychological thriller - and how does a book designed to terrify you on the sofa translate to the screen?
 
Lesley Kara and TM Logan are among the most successful thriller writers of the past decade, and in this fantastic headline event, moderated by Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival founder Susan Pocklington, they discuss their craft, their inspirations, the experience of adaptation, and how to keep readers guessing until the very last page.
 
Format: Interview & Q&A
Themes: Fiction, Adult, Headliner, Book Club
Access: Hearing Loop
 
Lesley Kara Books: The Rumour, Who Did You Tell?, The Dare, The Apartment Upstairs, The Other Tenant, Troublemaker
Lesley Kara is a Sunday Times bestselling author of psychological thrillers. Her first novel, The Rumour, was the highest selling print crime fiction debut of 2019. It sold in over 18 countries and is now a major TV series on Channel 5. Her latest novel is called Troublemaker. Lesley is also the co-host of the popular podcast, In
Suspense.
 
TM Logan Books: Lies, 29 Seconds, The Holiday, The Catch, Trust Me, The Curfew, The Mother, The Dream Home, The Daughter, The Weekend
TM Logan’s thrillers have sold more than three million copies in the UK and are translated into 24 other languages. Seven of his novels have been Sunday Times bestsellers and two of them – THE HOLIDAY and THE CATCH – have been adapted for television. A former national newspaper journalist, Tim now writes novels full-time, and lives in Nottinghamshire with his family. His latest book is THE WEEKEND, published in 2026.
 
Susan Pocklington
Susan Pocklington is one of the founders of Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival and still sits on the board of trustees and organising committee. She loves books, but is a particular fan of the thriller and crime fiction genres.