Local publisher Comma Press is launching a new horror series of books, Phobic, with what looks to be a very special event tonight:

This special event will take place in a unique setting: deep in bowels of Central Library, three floors down in its never-before-seen labyrinthine stacks. Guest readers will include the master of modern horror himself, Ramsey Campbell, and award-winning scriptwriter Robert Shearman (author of Doctor Who’s Hugo Award shortlisted Last Dalek episode).

The evening begins at 8pm and £5 tickets are available by emailing ra.page@commapress.co.uk (leaving you name and address) or calling 0779 256 4747. You’re asked to bring a torch and ‘all the courage you can muster’.

Writers in the series include familiar Manchester names Emma Unsworth, Maria Roberts and Andy Murray, as well as Hanif Kureishi and Matthew Holness (aka Garth Marenghi).

[Hat-tip: Nick Coppack in today's Metro]