Don your detective's hat for a day of book discussion, talks, signings, and much more at the Masonic Guildhall.

A description for this event reads: "Stockport Noir is the Northwest's newest crime fiction festival. Taking place on Saturday, 8th February, at the beautiful Stockport Guildhall, Stockport Noir aims to bring the biggest names in crime fiction to their readers.

"Join us for a day of insight, stories and laughter with over 20 bestsellers and rising stars in the crime fiction community.

"Doors will open at 9.15am, and panels will start at 10am. The last event will finish at 6pm."

Confirmed authors include: Lauren Beukes · D.V. Bishop · Jo Callaghan · Natalie Chandler · M.W. Craven · Caroline England · Fiona Erskine · Guy Hale · Mari Hannah · Lesley Kara · Anna Mazzola · Chris McGeorge · Saima Mir · Sarah Moorhead · Dom Nolan · Judith O'Reilly · Rob Parker · T.M. Payne · Robert Rutherford · Adam Simcox · Catherine Wimpeney · Michael Wood · Trevor Wood.