The literary phenomenon Sheila Quigley will be in-store at Borders Gateshead signing her new novel THE ROAD TO HELL. So why not come along and pick up a signed copy of the long-awaited newest crime novel from our favourite author. Publication Date: 5th November 2009

Ask who Borders Gateshead's best-selling author is in terms of on-site events and the answer might shock you. Paul Henke, a fantastic thriller writer holds the record for books sold at any one event, and consistently outsells even the biggest authors when he appears in store. Come down to the store this weekend to find out exactly what the hype is all about and you wont be disappointed. A great man and a great writer, and most importantly a great opportunity to pick up signed copies of his fantastic novels for Christmas presents.

Locally based author Claire Lewis will be in-store presenting her new novel A SICK WORK OF ART which asks the questions, When does art become a crime? and how far is too far? A controversial and heart-racing thriller from a fantastic new writer from the region. Why not come and pick up a signed copy?

Provided he doesnt sell out on the first day (it's happened before) Paul Henke will be appearing for a second consequetive day in-store. Ask who Borders Gateshead's best-selling author is in terms of on-site events and the answer might shock you. Paul Henke, a fantastic thriller writer holds the record for books sold at any one event, and consistently outsells even the biggest authors when he appears in store. Come down to the store this weekend to find out exactly what the hype is all about and you wont be disappointed. A great man and a great writer, and most importantly a great opportunity to pick up signed copies of his fantastic novels for Christmas presents.

Join Borders Gateshead in welcoming Tracey Chevalier to the region- Tracey will be appearing at Newcastle Library in the city centre and will be talking about her latest historical novel REMARKABLE CREATURES. Come along and pick up a signed copy of any of her novels for early Christmas presents.

Author Eleanor Patrick, better known by her pen-name Kelsey Drake, will be in-store signing copies of the second of her Lothian Dragons series of books FARLKRIS. Come down to the store and pick up a signed copy of this excellent follow-up to SCORDRIL and meet the author herself.

Join Borders Gateshead in welcoming local author Jake Pattison to the store to celebrate the release of his debut novel SUICIDE CITY, a blackly humorous tale of mass suicide in Gateshead. If you like them dark, come and pick up a signed copy and meet the author.

Pat Monteath, long time friend of the store will be in-store signing copies of his novels, so if you like thrillers with a distinctive espionage flavour, then Pat's are the books for you. Come down and pick up a signed copy or two in time for Christmas. Read more about Pat's work at www.quillpublishing.co.uk

Join Pat Monteath in-store where he will be signing opies of his four espionage-flavoured thrillers. For more information on Pat and his works visit www.quillpublishing.co.uk

The third and final day of his Pat Monteath's weekend long residency in-store, where he will be signing copies of his espionage-flavoured novels. For more information on Pat Monteath's books why not visit www.quillpublishing.co.uk

Come along to Borders Gateshead on the weekend before Christmas and pick up a signed (with individual cartoons no less!) copy of the new Viz 2010 annual- THE COUNCIL GRITTER- or a fantastically funny (and properly adult) MAGNA FARTLETT. The Viz gang will be in-store just in time for Christmas, so why not pick up some perfect personalised gifts?!

Looking for the pefect Christmas gift for your fantasy-obsessed child? Then come down to the store on Saturday the 19th of December and meet Kelsey Drake, author of the Lothian Dragons series of kids books, as she signs copies of the second title in the series FARLKRIS.