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Fresh Blood 1: Stylishly Original Spy Stories That Shake And Stir

Jack Beaumont, Nick Croydon and Sam Guthrie

Jack Beaumont
Nick Croydon
Sam Guthrie

Author and journalist Tim Ayliffe is joined by seasoned intelligence novelist Jack Beaumont to welcome debut espionage authors Sam Guthrie and Nick Croydon in an investigation of spy writing’s new directions. From explorations of the past to cutting edge contemporary thrillers, these brand new novels have blown this popular sub-genre wide open.

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Jack Beaumont, Nick Croydon and Sam Guthrie

Facilitator(s)

Tim Ayliffe

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  • Date: THURSDAY 11 SEPTEMBER
  • Time: 10:30 - 11:30

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