Richard Armitage for The Cut

Reknowned actor of stage and screen, and author of Geneva, Richard Armitage joins us to celebrate the release of his second thriller; The Cut.

Richard's career on screen has never strayed far from the literary world, starring in many great adaptations, including his time as Thorin Oakenshield in Peter Jackson's Hobbit Trilogy, or his many roles in recent adaptations of Harlan Coben's Thrillers; The Stranger, Stay Close, Fool Me Once and Missing You.

We hope you'll join us as he puts pen to paper again to create his own literary legacy with The Cut!

You saw her die

Thirty years ago, one of Ben Knott's schoolfriends was murdered. Another went to prison. The story ended. The village of Barton Mallett tried to move on.

Now her killer is back

As the murderer's sentence ends, the village is chosen as the unlikely location for a feature film by a Hollywood producer, with Ben's son Nathan cast in the leading role.

Can you keep hiding the truth?

As the film takes shape, Ben begins to recognise the storyline - from his own past. As his son becomes immersed in a tale of bullying and retribution, things turn dangerous, and an uncomfortable truth begins to emerge. Ben must choose between the safety of his children and reopening the wounds of the past. How much is he willing to risk to protect his family - and himself?

About Richard Armitage

Richard Armitage is a multi-award winning stage, screen and voice actor best known for his roles in Peter Jackson's trilogy of The Hobbit, Captain America, Alice through the Looking Glass and Oceans 8. His debut novel, Geneva, was a top 5 crime debut for 2023 and a no. 1 Audible bestseller.