A WEEKEND of 'murder, mystery and mayhem' is set to arrive in Lyme Regis for its second year as a crime fiction festival returns.

Lyme Crime - the only event of its type on the Jurassic Coast - is back 'bigger and better' in the west Dorset seaside town.

It brings together some of the UK's most popular crime writers and offers fans a chance to hear from some of the best in the literary business.

This year's line-up includes Lisa Jewell, Fiona Cummins, Erin Kelly, Nadine Matheson, Jason Goodwin, Vaseem Khan, CL Taylor, Jane Casey and Wendy Joseph. 

Paddy Magrane, festival director and author, said: "If you’re a fan of crime fiction, our festival is the perfect place to meet your favourite writers and other mystery lovers.

"There’ll be panel discussions, readings, book signings and lots of books to buy.

“It will be a fun and friendly weekend set against the glorious backdrop of Lyme Regis - a festival filled with mystery, murder and mayhem. We’re looking forward to seeing you."

The festival runs from Thursday, June 15 to Saturday, June 17 at the Marine Theatre and tickets are now on sale at www.lymecrime.co.uk