Author to Launch Eagerly Awaited Thriller at The Hive

The second novel in a Worcester-set crime thriller trilogy will be launched at a free author talk at The Hive in December.

Girl Gone Bad is the latest novel from former BBC radio presenter and novelist Tony Fisher, following his successful debut book, Good Gone Bad.

The event, which takes place from 6.30-8pm on Thursday 3 December, will feature a reading from the new thriller and an interview with Tony by fellow former BBC radio journalist Justyn Surrall.

“Girl Gone Bad picks up a year on from the events of the first book,” said Tony. “It’s a brand-new story, but you will be able to understand it even if you’ve not yet read the first book. The characters have had a reset, but there are some ramifications from the first book which spill over, so there’s plenty in there for people who are already familiar with the series.”

As the second instalment in the trilogy, Girl Gone Bad builds on its connections to the local area, something Tony says has been a vital part of his writing process.

“The action begins in book two in the Malvern Hills,” he said. “There’s something a little mysterious about the Malvern’s which works wonderfully for crime fiction. The story also encompasses Claines and Fernhill Heath, and plenty of places in Worcester.”

Tony added: “I was also desperate to get Evesham in there, as it’s a town with such incredible history which isn’t always celebrated, so I’ve based a really important moment in the story down by the river there.”

Tony said readers had responded particularly positively to the story’s strong connections to the local area.

He said: “People loved reading a great crime story which happened in places they knew, such as the Royal Hospital, The Hive, Pitchcroft, and the bars and restaurants around the city.”

Justyn Surrall, who will interview Tony on the evening, said: “Tony has a talent for drawing readers into a story and making them care about what happens next. Girl Gone Bad is full of twists and tension, but it's the strength of the characters that really drives the story.”

“It’s a crime novel that would work in a host of locations, but the fact that you can really imagine the places the conversations and events take place in makes it extra special for people who know Worcester,” he added.

Tickets for the event are free but should be booked in advance. Tickets can be booked via The Hive website.

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