Bradford Literature Festival

Deadly Plots: The Whodunnit Now

Saturday, 11 July 2026,

4:00–5:00 PM UK time

Arvind joins L.M. Chilton and chair J.M. Hall for a lively Bradford Literature Festival panel on crime, comedy, and murder mysteries with a twist, including Arvind's debut prose novel, The Great Game. Followed by a book signing.


The Poisoned Pen

The Great Game – Virtual Launch Event

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

1:00–2:00 PM MST

Arvind joins The Poisoned Pen for a special virtual event celebrating the launch of The Great Game, discussing the novel, its inspirations, and the world of espionage, intrigue, and murder at the heart of the British Empire.


Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival

The Great Game at Harrogate

Thursday, 23 July–Sunday, 26 July 2026

Arvind joins fellow crime writers at the world-renowned Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate, taking part in discussions celebrating the launch of The Great Game, his debut historical thriller.