SKIPTON Library will host a murder mystery at 7.30pm on Wednesday, February 8, to celebrate Ann Cleeves’ 30th book in 30 years.

The script, ‘Bannocks and Blood’, is based on Cold Earth, the new Shetland novel by the award-winning crime writer.

As part of her 30th book celebrations, Cleeves hopes the murder mystery parties will help libraries, bookshops and community groups to hold events that engage new readers.

She said: "I am so lucky to have been supported by so many passionate librarians and booksellers in my 30 years as an author. Writing this murder mystery script is my small way of saying thank you, and I hope everyone has fun trying to unravel the mystery.'"

With over 1.5 million copies sold worldwide, Cleeves is one of Britain’s most successful crime fiction novelists.

The evening will be hosted and presented by the Reading Hacks, a group of young volunteers from Skipton Library, who aim to promote a love of books and reading.

Tickets cost £3 (including tea and cakes), and are available from the library, by ringing 01609 534548 or emailing skipton.library@northyorks.gov.uk