Simon Fox, the author of the pulsating thrillers Deadlock and Running Out of Time, will be appearing at this year’s Cheltenham Literature Festival for a ‘Chills and Thrills’ panel on Thursday 10th October.

“How do you write a tense thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats? Find out in this action-packed thriller writing event with authors Simon Fox, Cynthia Murphy and Melinda Salisbury hosted by Sharna Jackson. Hear about their explosive new adventures and how they mastered the art of suspense, from mysterious clues to tricky situations and difficult choices.”

The event, aimed at children in year 7-9, begins at 11am at The Times and Sunday Times Forum. Tickets cost £7.50 Booking code: LS27. Find out more here.

A thrilling, unputdownable debut with extraordinary twists and gripping action, Running out of Time is an exhilarating middle-grade which follows Alex who, separated from his father, must use his unique ability to steal time to keep him alive.

Deadlock tells the story of Archie Blake who must go on the run to prove his Dad’s innocence when he is wrongly suspected of helping criminals steal a priceless diamond.

Running Out of Time is out now. Grab your copy here or, better, via your local bookshop or Bookshop.org.

Deadlock is out now. Grab your copy here or, better, via your local bookshop or Bookshop.org.