Anthony Horowitz mines the world of spooks and gumshoes to craft great books. Creator of The Diamond Brothers, Alex Rider and The Power of Five (aka The Gatekeepers) series for younger readers, and the author of Conan Doyle estate-approved novels The House of Silkand Moriarty for grown-ups, he also writes extensively for television including for cosies Poirot, Midsomer Murders and Foyle’s War. His latest commission from the Ian Fleming Estate, is a new James Bond novel. A session for all the thrill-seeking family, chaired by Michael Williams.

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