One of Britain’s best and brightest fantasy talents, Joe Abercrombie will begin a tour of Britain this month as he launches his latest title, Red Country. The author of the First Law series and a number of stand-alone titles set in the same universe, Abercrombie is known for his gritty realism and brilliant writing so, if you want a chance to meet the man himself, check out the dates below.

Thursday 18th October

12.30pm – Waterstones Guildford

7pm – Waterstones Piccadilly, London (ticketed)

Friday 19th October

12.30pm – Waterstones Staines

6pm – Forbidden Planet London

Saturday 20th October

2pm – Waterstones Bristol Galleries

Monday 22nd October

12.30pm – Waterstones Liverpool One

7pm – Waterstones Manchester Deansgate (ticketed)

Tuesday 23rd October

12.30pm – Waterstones York

7pm – Waterstones Leeds (ticketed)

Wednesday 24th October

12.30pm – Waterstones Chesterfield

6pm -Waterstones Newcastle Emerson Chambers (ticketed)

Thursday 25th October

Time TBC – Waterstones Glasgow Sauchiehall St.

Time TBC – Waterstones Edinburgh Princes St.

Friday 26th October

7.45pm – Toppings Bath (ticketed)