In conversation with Alan Cumming

One of crime fiction’s most formidable voices, Val McDermid, has been crafting masterful thrillers for over 30 years, selling over 19 million copies worldwide. Her unflinching examination of human nature and evil has earned her numerous awards, including the CWA Diamond Dagger for Lifetime Achievement and The Theakston Old Peculier Outstanding Contribution Award. Her novels have been translated into more than 40 languages and adapted for television, most recently Karen Pirie.

From her groundbreaking Lindsay Gordon series to the beloved Tony Hill and Carol Jordan books, McDermid has consistently pushed the boundaries of crime fiction. The Quine of Crime and Tartan Noir doyenne talks to Alan Cumming about her incredible and prolific career along with her most recent books, Past Lying and Queen Macbeth.