Patricia Gibney

In Conversation

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Patricia Gibney is a bestselling Irish crime fiction author from Mullingar, County Westmeath, best known for the Detective Lottie Parker series.

Her debut thriller, The Missing Ones, was published by Bookouture in March 2017 and introduced readers to Lottie Parker, a determined detective working in the fictional midlands town of Ragmullin.

Since then, the series has grown into an international success, with fifteen Lottie Parker novels published to date across ebook, print-on-demand and audio formats, alongside trade paperback editions from Sphere UK and Hachette Ireland.

Her most recent published novel, Hidden Daughters, is the fifteenth book in the Detective Lottie Parker series.

The books have achieved multi-million-copy sales worldwide and have been translated for multiple territories.

Patricia is represented by Ger Nichol of The Book Bureau. She continues to live and write in Westmeath, drawing inspiration from Ireland’s midlands.

At the Festival

  • Date: 3rd July 2026
  • Time: 8:00 PM
  • Venue: Caffreys, Mount Street, Mullingar

Join bestselling crime writer Patricia Gibney for an engaging in-conversation event exploring her writing genre, creative process and approach to character development.

Best known for her gripping crime fiction and memorable characters, Patricia will discuss how she builds suspense, shapes compelling storylines and creates characters that keep readers invested from page to page.

Audiences will gain insight into the craft behind writing crime fiction, from atmosphere and pacing to motivation, conflict and emotional depth.

This thoughtful and entertaining conversation is ideal for crime fiction fans, aspiring writers and anyone interested in the art of storytelling.

Admission is free - please arrive early to avoid disapointment

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