The Bookmonger Presents: An Evening with Scottish Crime Writing Royalty, Denise Mina

About the Evening

Join us at The Bookmonger for an intimate evening with Denise Mina, one of Scotland’s most celebrated crime writers. The night will feature a lively conversation led by The Bookmonger’s owner, Caitlyn Payne, where Denise will share insights into her writing, creative process, and her brand-new novel The Good Liar.

The evening includes a live audience Q&A and the exclusive opportunity to have your book signed by the author.

About the Author

Denise Mina is the award-winning and bestselling author of the Garnet Hill trilogy, the Paddy Meehan series, and the Alex Morrow series, along with the historical novels Rizzio, Three Fires, and The Second Murderer, a Philip Marlowe novel for the Chandler estate. She’s received the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award twice, the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year twice, and the Gordon Burn Prize, and was inducted into the Crime Writers’ Association Hall of Fame in 2014.

Denise also writes graphic novels and plays, and has presented television and radio programmes. She studied law and forensic examination at the University of Glasgow and taught criminology and criminal law part‑time at Strathclyde University. She lives and works in Glasgow.

The Good Liar is her twentieth novel.

About the Book

In The Good Liar, Denise Mina introduces us to Dr Claudia O’Sheil, a blood‑spatter expert whose testimony once sent a killer to prison—but now she realizes it was wrong. As she prepares to address her peers, the weight of her misjudgment looms large. Faced with the knowledge that her forensic “evidence” was flawed, Claudia must choose between protecting her reputation or telling the truth and risking everything. A compelling and suspenseful study of complicity, guilt, and moral courage.

What’s Included in Your Ticket

A lively and engaging discussion with Denise Mina, led by The Bookmonger’s owner, Caitlyn Payne
A signature Bookmonger charcuterie board to share
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments available for purchase
The option to pre-purchase a hardback copy of The Good Liar (pick up beforehand or on the evening)
An exclusive opportunity to have your book personally signed by Denise Mina

Why Come Along

Engaging Discussion – Delve into the mind of one of Scotland’s finest crime writers.
Friendly Vibe – Participate however you like—quiet readers are most welcome.
Great Refreshments & Company – Sip, snack, and connect with fellow book lovers.

Tickets

£10 – Admission Only
£16.99 – Admission with a pre-purchased hardback copy of The Good Liar. Offer only valid with pre-purchase, not available retrospectively.

Refund Policy (Event Cancellation):
In the event of cancellation, refunds will be issued for the admission portion only. The cost of the book (based on its retail price) will be deducted from the total ticket price, and the book will still be yours to keep.