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Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Jul 2

How’s about this for a line-up?

Chris McDonald / Chris Frost @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social · Jul 1

Your full author announcement for Stockport Noir 2026

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Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social · Apr 13

“A classy, elegant thriller”

A fantastic review of Abigail Dean’s THE DEATH US in The Observer today. We love this book - so much so that not only are we welcoming Abigail to our Romiley shop this coming Tuesday (15th April), we’ll also be seeing her at @stockportnoir.bsky.social in 2026!

🎫👇🏻

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Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Mar 5

ICYMI - the incredible @ruthwarewriter.bsky.social will be joining us in 2026!!

Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Mar 4

Delighted to announce that Ruth Ware will be joining us at Stockport Noir 2026.

Ruth is the bestselling author of many wonderful books, including In a Dark, Dark Wood, The Woman in Cabin 10 and One Perfect Couple.

Tickets (which are selling fast) are available here: shorturl.at/FK8Pv

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Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Mar 4

@ruthwarewriter.bsky.social

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Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Mar 4

Delighted to announce that Ruth Ware will be joining us at Stockport Noir 2026.

Ruth is the bestselling author of many wonderful books, including In a Dark, Dark Wood, The Woman in Cabin 10 and One Perfect Couple.

Tickets (which are selling fast) are available here: shorturl.at/FK8Pv

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Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Mar 4

We’re going to announce another author tonight, to say thank you for helping us sell over 200 tickets!

Check back at 8:30 pm!

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Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Mar 3

So far, we’ve announced Elly Griffiths, Abigail Dean, Vaseem Khan and Sarah Pinborough for Stockport Noir 2026.

We have big plans cooking behind the scenes…

There are now only 100 tickets left for Stockport Noir 2026. Don’t miss out!

www.ticketsource.co.uk/serenity-boo...

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Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Feb 27

We’ve nearly reached 200 tickets!!!

Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Feb 10

Stockport Noir
31st January 2026
Stockport Guildhall

Delighted to tell you that Stockport Noir will be back in 2026!

We’re even more delighted to announce that Abigail Dean, @ellygriffiths.bsky.social, @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social and @sarahpinborough.bsky.social are our first authors!

Tix below

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Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Feb 10

Stockport Noir
31st January 2026
Stockport Guildhall

Delighted to tell you that Stockport Noir will be back in 2026!

We’re even more delighted to announce that Abigail Dean, @ellygriffiths.bsky.social, @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social and @sarahpinborough.bsky.social are our first authors!

Tix below

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Chris McDonald / Chris Frost @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social · Feb 14

In less than a week, @stockportnoir.bsky.social is over halfway to selling out!

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Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Feb 12

Thank you!!

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Lesley Kara @lesleykara.bsky.social · Feb 12

Still buzzing from @stockportnoir.bsky.social at the weekend! This will now be a firm date on the literary calendar! Book your tickets for next year now! They’re selling really fast! 💙📚

#booksky #crimefiction #booklovers

Photo of Lesley Kara with Natalie Chandler and Caroline England

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Joanne Sefton @joanne-sefton.bsky.social · Feb 11

Definitely had @stockportnoir.bsky.social fomo, so I’ve booked my ticket for 2026.

Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Feb 10

Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/sto...

Stockport Noir 2026 - Crime Fiction Festival at Stockport Masonic Guildhall

Tickets are now available for Stockport Noir 2026 - Crime Fiction Festival at Stockport Masonic Guildhall, Stockport on Sat 31 Jan 2026 at 9:15AM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

www.ticketsource.co.uk

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Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Feb 10

Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/sto...

Stockport Noir 2026 - Crime Fiction Festival at Stockport Masonic Guildhall

Tickets are now available for Stockport Noir 2026 - Crime Fiction Festival at Stockport Masonic Guildhall, Stockport on Sat 31 Jan 2026 at 9:15AM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

www.ticketsource.co.uk

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Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Feb 10

Stockport Noir
31st January 2026
Stockport Guildhall

Delighted to tell you that Stockport Noir will be back in 2026!

We’re even more delighted to announce that Abigail Dean, @ellygriffiths.bsky.social, @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social and @sarahpinborough.bsky.social are our first authors!

Tix below

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Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Feb 9

Hey!

Tickets are on sale for Stockport Noir 2026! We’re going to announce the first 4 authors tomorrow, but you’re gonna wanna secure tickets…

They’re already going fast!

www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/sto...

Stockport Noir 2026 - Crime Fiction Festival at Stockport Masonic Guildhall

Tickets are now available for Stockport Noir 2026 - Crime Fiction Festival at Stockport Masonic Guildhall, Stockport on Sat 31 Jan 2026 at 9:15AM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

www.ticketsource.co.uk

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Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Feb 9

Love this!!! Thanks so much for a lovely write up!!

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Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Feb 9

Dave, what an absolute treat to finally meet you!! Thanks for coming, and I hope we see you again next year!

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Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Feb 7

Thank you!!

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The Puzzle Doctor @puzzledoctor.bsky.social · Feb 7

Looking forward to @stockportnoir.bsky.social tomorrow. Anyone else going?

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Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Feb 7

It’s Stockport Noir Eve!!

Who is coming along?

Also, tickets for 2026 go on sale tomorrow… a heads up for those of you who missed out this year!

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Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Feb 1

One week ‘til Stockport Noir!!

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Dave G @dakegra.bsky.social · Jan 29

It's @stockportnoir.bsky.social next weekend (8th Feb). I love a good book festival, a day out with lots of fabulous authors and readers. Who's going?

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Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Jan 11

It’s 4 weeks ‘til Stockport Noir!

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Stockport Noir @stockportnoir.bsky.social · Jan 4

In five weeks, the festival will be underway!!

Chris McDonald / Chris Frost @cmacwritescrime.bsky.social · Jan 4

Wonderful post today! A Divine Fury by @dvbishop.com. Looking forward to reading this one ahead of grilling him about all things 16th century Florence at @stockportnoir.bsky.social (which is 5 weeks away!!)

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