Top crime authors Lyn Anderson, Craig Robertson and Michael J. Malone will be joined by Chronicle editor - and author - Douglas Skelton in Sanquhar's top venue next Friday night.

The four will discuss their work and what makes crime writing tick in a night that promises to be fascinating and fun.

Lyn Anderson is the author of the highly acclaimed Rhona McLeod series and also 'The Case of the Black Pearl', the first novel to feature sleuth Patrick De Courvoisier.

Craig Robertson is the accomplished author of a number of thrillers set in Glasgow and will soon release 'Last Refuge', a fascinating mystery set on the Faro Islands.

Ayrshireman Michael J. Malone is well regarded for his two novels 'Blood Tears' and 'A Taste for Malice'. His latest, 'The Guillotine Choice', tells the true-life tale of a man imprisoned on Devil's Island for a crime he did not commit.

Douglas Skelton has written a number of true crime and history books. His first novel 'Blood City', is out now.

The quartet will appear in A' The Airts on Friday May 2 at 7.30pm. entry is £5, so book now.