Author Talk: L.J. Shepherd

Meet author and barrister L.J. Shepherd and discover her latest crime novel One of Your Number, praised as 'a twisty tale full of surprises.'  In a relaxed interview with fellow crime author Alis Hawkins (The Skeleton Army, The Hunters Club), you will be able to learn more about Shepherd's writing and ask your burning questions about writing mysteries.

Location: 

Main floor, Lydney Library, Hill Street, Lydney, GL15 5HW

Booking Information:

Tickets are £3

Book online using the following link: https://gloslibraries.uk/event/lydney-library-author-talk-lj-shepherd-25-06-2026

About the Book:

Leonie is one of twelve jurors.

Chosen to decide the fate of a nurse accused of murdering his patients with lethal doses of adrenaline. But just as deliberations begin, an usher bursts in with news that will change everything. Britain is under chemical attack, and the courthouse is locked down.

Instructed not to leave for their own safety, the jurors quickly realise that the real threat lies inside the building. The accused has escaped his cell and is on the loose. He's playing twisted games with the group.

And Leonie is his next target.

Because he knows something about her. A secret she's kept hidden from the others - about just how far she'll go to tip the scales of justice in her favour.

About the Author

L. J. Shepherd lives in Cardiff with her rescue cat, Coral. She studied English Literature at Christ Church, Oxford. After graduating, she decided to pursue a career in law. She is now a Human Rights barrister instructed in high-profile public inquiries. Her debut, The Trials of Lila Dalton, was published in 2024 and her latest novel, One of Your Number came out in April 2026 lso published by Pushkin Vertigo.