L J Ross

‘Berwick’ Book Launch

tuesday 24 february 2026

£10 TICKET ONLY

£20 TICKET & BOOK

doors 6.45 pm : show 7.30 pm : ends 8.30 pm

14 years & over*

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Celebrated crime writer L J Ross returns to Carlisle to launch Berwick, the 24th instalment in the DCI Ryan series, the bestselling crime series set in Northumberland. Louise will be discussing her background, writing and Berwick before answering questions from the audience.

We also have an event exclusive…LJ Ross has printed a further 400 copies of the DCI Ryan short story ‘The Mystery of the Vanishing Mayor’, of which only 3000 were ever published. A copy of the story will be included with every book and ticket option bought!

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…?

LJ Ross is a multi-million bestselling international author. Her debut novel and the first book in the DCI Ryan series, Holy Island was an instant bestseller and, since then, her success has multiplied as people have fell in love with her DCI Ryan books. 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 her beloved Northumberland, which is integral to her writing.

• Please note: If you select the book and ticket option then the book will be available at the event on the night.
• This is an e-ticketed event and your order confirmation acts as your ticket. On the night we will also have a list of all people who have bought tickets both online and in Bookends, so please don’t worry if you can’t find your ticket.

• The venue and bar will be open from 6.45pm
• *Proof of age may be requested. The acceptable forms of ID are: Valid passport, a photo driving licence or a proof of age card such as the PASS card from the national Proof of Age Standards Scheme. No refunds will be issued for anyone under the age restriction stated above.

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