Suspense takes centrestage as Thriller Festival kicks off at SIBF

Returning to the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) with its signature blend of suspense, intellect, and intrigue, the 4th edition of the Thriller Festival will take place from November 8 to 11 at Expo Centre Sharjah. Presented in collaboration with Thriller Festival New York, this year's edition will feature 13 bestselling international and regional writers, screenwriters, and industry experts, uniting global voices in crime fiction, mystery, and psychological suspense.

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From North America to South Asia, Europe, and Africa this year's lineup brings together some of the world's most compelling thriller voices. Among the headliners are Chris Pavone (USA), author of The Doorman and Two Nights in Lisbon; Jennifer Hillier (Canada), the award-winning author of Things We Do in the Dark and Jar of Hearts; and Stacy Willingham (USA), whose A Flicker in the Dark sold over one million copies in North America. Joining them are Daniel G. Miller (USA), creator of The Red Letter series; and Matt Witten (USA), a novelist and television writer behind Law & Order, House, and Pretty Little Liars, whose novel The Necklace was optioned by Leonardo DiCaprio From Europe, Ragnar Jónasson and Eva Björg Ægisdóttir, Iceland's acclaimed crime fiction duo, will share their insights into Nordic noir and the art of tension.