An Evening with LJ Ross

DCI Ryan is coming to Berwick this February — and so is LJ Ross.

Join multi-million bestselling author LJ Ross for a special evening celebrating the latest instalment in the much-loved DCI Ryan series, Berwick. One of the North East’s most read authors, LJ Ross has transformed Northumberland into a bucket-list destination for millions of readers worldwide, while giving locals a fresh perspective on the landscapes they know so well.

Discover what inspired her during the writing process of Berwick and how the town itself will be brought to life in this highly anticipated book. The evening will feature a conversation lead by our host, followed by an audience Q&A and a book signing with LJ Ross.

Furthermore, to celebrate the launch of Berwick in Berwick, Louise will be offering a limited edition - previously unpublished - short story to anyone who purchases the Ticket & Book bundle!

This event is presented by The Book Loft, with support from the Berwick Literary Festival.

About ‘Berwick’

Blood never lies...Detective Chief Inspector Ryan is living a nightmare. As one of the country's foremost murder detectives, Ryan knows he can face the worst of humanity and step into the darkest minds because, every night, he returns home to the loving arms of his wife, Anna.When he receives a call to say she's been arrested for the murder of a well-known author, he refuses to believe the evidence that seems to be piling up against her. Anna could never murder anyone. He's sure of it.Isn't he?With the case mounting against her, Ryan must search his soul to answer the question that seems to be on everybody's lips...Does he really trust the woman he married? Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit, set amidst the spectacular Northumbrian landscape.

About LJ Ross

LJ Ross is an international bestselling author, whose books have sold more than twelve million copies worldwide.

Her debut, Holy Island, was released in 2015 and became an instant, international bestseller. Since then, more than thirty of her novels have gone on to take the coveted #1 spot, some even before general release and whilst only available to ‘pre-order’. The Bookseller magazine has reported on Louise having topped the ‘Most Read’ and ‘Most Sold’ fiction charts, and she has garnered an army of loyal fans who love her atmospheric and addictive storytelling.

Her eleventh novel, The Infirmary, is a prequel story to the DCI Ryan series and is available as a major Audible Originals audio-drama starring Tom Bateman, Kevin Whately, Bertie Carvel, Hermione Norris and Alun Armstrong.

The first novel in her Alexander Gregory Thrillers series, Impostor, was shortlisted in the British Book Awards 2020: Crime & Thriller Book of the Year. The audiobook of Impostor, narrated by Hugh Dancy, was also selected as a finalist in the New York Festivals Radio Awards, Best Fiction Audiobook of the Year Category. Louise was shortlisted again in 2023 for the nineteenth novel in her DCI Ryan series, Bamburgh. 

In May 2021, Louise was shortlisted for the prestigious Crime Writers’ Association ‘Dagger in the Library’ award, which recognises an author’s entire body of work having been consistently enjoyed by library borrowers around the United Kingdom, and an author’s longstanding support of libraries. She was shortlisted again in 2024.

Louise was born in Northumberland. She studied undergraduate and postgraduate Law at King’s College, University of London and then abroad in Paris and Florence. She spent much of her working life in London, where she was a lawyer for a number of years until taking the decision to change career. Now, she writes full time and lives with her husband and two children in Northumberland.

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

LJ Ross on Instagram: Ljross_author

The Book Loft on Instagram: Thebookloft_berwick

Berwick Literary Festival on Instagram: Berwicklitfest

TICKETS*

Ticket & Book: £18.99

This ticket includes entry to the event, a hardback copy of Berwick (RRP £16.99, coming out on 26th February 2026), a limited edition - previously unpublished - short story, and the opportunity to meet LJ Ross during the book signing!

Ticket only: £10.00

This ticket includes entry to the event and the opportunity to meet LJ Ross during the book signing!

*The Straw Yard is acting as ticket agent for The Book Loft for this event. The event will be held at Holy Trinity Church.

Email: hello@thebookloft.co.uk

Telephone: 07835 375 943

EVENT TIMINGS

5:00pm - The Straw Yard bar opens for pre-talk drinks.

6:30pm - Doors open at Holy Trinity Church.

7:00pm - Event starts.

8:00pm - Book signing.

8:30pm - Event finishes.

10:30pm - Last orders at The Straw Yard bar.