Michelle Paver and Ally Wilkes chaired by Neil McRobert

Acclaimed novelists Michelle Paver and Ally Wilkes and Talking Scared podcast host Neil McRobert delve into the chilling world of supernatural horror. What happens when you venture too far into the icy wilderness?

From Paver’s haunting landscapes to Wilkes’ psychological dread, this panel uncovers how cold, isolation and the unknown combine to create spine-tingling suspense. Discover what drives these authors to the extremes and how they craft stories as unforgiving as the Arctic itself. Brace yourself for chilling tales of survival and madness and encounters with the unknown.

Paver is author of the bestselling Wolf Brother series, which has sold more than three million worldwide. She is celebrated for her vivid portrayal of the natural world. Her adult novels, Dark Matter and Thin Air, were hailed by The Guardian as ‘terrifying’. Wilkes spent 11 years as a criminal barrister before turning to writing. She is author of two novels, All the White Spaces and Where the Dead Wait, both based around early polar explorations. McRobert is a writer, critic and podcaster. He runs the landmark horror podcast, Talking Scared, and writes for Esquire, The Guardian, Vulture, New Scientist and Elle. His first book, Good Boy, will be published in 2025 as part of Wild Hunt Books Northern Weird project.