Richard Helms takes a close look at the private investigator in a rapidly changing world. He explores how technology, surveillance, and modern policing have reshaped detective work, and what those changes mean for the future of the PI as a literary and cultural icon.
Writing Hardboiled and Noir Fiction
Hardboiled and noir are often grouped together, but they are far from the same. In this session, panelists explore the defining characteristics of each style, discuss where their own work fits within these traditions, and share techniques for creating morally complex...
