“Crime Lords – An Unholy Trinity Of Crime-Writing Superstars” at the Sydney Writers’ Festival. Three aficionados of crime dissect their thrilling bodies of work with fellow crime writer Benjamin Stevenson (Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect). Michael Connelly (Resurrection Walk) joins forces with local legends Chris Hammer (The Seven) and Michael Robotham (Lying Beside You). They discuss how to make a memorable murderer and plot a bestseller, as well as the abiding appeal of this timeless genre. On 24 May, at 8pm, at the Riverside Theatres, Parramatta. Tickets available.