Award-winning crime writer Ann Cleeves is one of the UK’s most celebrated and bestselling authors. Renowned for creating the hugely successful Vera and Shetland series — both adapted into internationally acclaimed television dramas — Ann has captivated millions of readers with her atmospheric storytelling, unforgettable detectives and richly drawn sense of place. A former winner of the prestigious Diamond Dagger Award for outstanding contribution to crime fiction, her novels are celebrated for their psychological depth, compelling mysteries and sharp observational detail. Ann joins the Isle of Wight Literary Festival to discuss her latest novel, The Dying Light, published during festival weekend.