Join bestselling authors Patricia Cornwell and Clare Mackintosh as they celebrate the publications of their new novels Livid and The Last Party

The event will initially be broadcast on 14 November at 6.30pm UK time. It will be available to view up to a week after the event has ended and can be accessed Worldwide. If you live in a time zone that does not suit the initial broadcast time you can watch it at any point after the initial showing for one week.

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Chief medical examiner Kay Scarpetta is the reluctant star witness in a sensational murder trial when she receives shocking news. The judge's sister has been found dead. At first glance, it appears to be a home invasion, but then why was nothing stolen, and why is the garden strewn with dead plants and insects?

Although there is no apparent cause of death, Scarpetta recognizes tell-tale signs of the unthinkable, and she knows the worst is yet to come. The forensic pathologist finds herself pitted against a powerful force that returns her to the past, and her time to catch the killer is running out…

In Patricia’s newest book Livid, Kay Scarpetta returns for the 26th time in a brand-new heart-in-the-mouth rollercoaster that takes place across three thrilling days.

On New Year's Eve, Rhys Lloyd has a house full of guests. His lakeside holiday homes are a success, and he's generously invited the village to drink champagne with their wealthy new neighbours. This will be the party to end all parties. But not everyone is there to celebrate. By midnight, Rhys will be floating dead in the freezing waters of the lake.

On New Year's Day, DC Ffion Morgan has a village full of suspects. The tiny community is her home, so the suspects are her neighbours, friends and family - and Ffion has her own secrets to protect.

With a lie uncovered at every turn, soon the question isn't who wanted Rhys dead…but who finally killed him. In a village with this many secrets, a murder is just the beginning.

This new detective series from Clare brings strong characters, heartfelt emotion and unpredictable twists and turns with influence from Clare’s own time as a police officer.

In conversation for this thrilling virtual event, Patricia and Clare will discuss the inspirations for their newest novels, from creating an unforgettable cast of characters to keeping even the most seasoned crime readers guessing. Be sure to tune in for this gripping event.