Tickets for a crime writing festival are “flying out”!Alibis In the Archive, a crime and detective writing festival, will take place at Gladstone’s Library in Hawarden, Flintshire on June 9 to 11.Crime fans are invited to attend in person and view talks online.The line-up of speakers for this year includes Felix Francis, author of Hands Down and son of Dick Francis, Bonnie MacBird, who has penned a highly successful continuation of the Sherlock Holmes stories and Martin Edwards, former chair of the Crime Writers’ Association and author of the Sepulchre Street, the latest in the Rachel Savernake series.Louisa Yates, Director of Collections and Research at Gladstone’s Library, welcomed the return of the festival.She said: “Alibis in the Archive is something that brings people back year after year, as well as attracting new attendees. This year marks six years of crime writing fun.“We are thrilled the festival benefits from links with the Detection Club and the Crime Writers’ Association, and our friends in Malice Domestic based in the US. It truly is a destination for communities of crime writers and crime writing fans.“This year’s tickets are flying out, which is great to see. It’s been a difficult couple of years for festivals of all kinds, but the immersive atmosphere of Alibis continues to draw people in, and we have been able to keep prices as reasonable as possible.”Novelist Martin Edwards, who co-organises the event, will speak about the Crime Writers’ Association, which was founded by prolific author John Creasey and is now in its 70th year.He said: “Alibis in the Archive is, as everyone who has attended over the years knows, one of the most enjoyable occasions in the crime fiction lover’s calendar. You’ll have the chance to hear leading authors talk about fascinating topics in a wonderful setting which is the home to the British Crime Writing Archives.“For everyone attending in person there’s the chance to mingle with and chat to some wonderful writers and fellow readers. This year we have a very wide range of talks and a fantastic line-up of speakers, all of whom are keen to sample the uniquely welcoming atmosphere of Gladstone’s Library.”A limited number of three-day weekend tickets, which include meals, activities and access to all author talks are available for £170. Individual view-online tickets are £10. For more information and to book, visit www.gladstoneslibrary.org.