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The Dead Man Behind the White Picket Fence

Presented by: Ayo Onatade | Daniel Woodrell | Megan Abbott | Paul Doiron | Paul Gaus | Thomas H. Cook
Categories: Author | Crime | Setting | Writing

What lies beneath the perfect exterior? This panel explores the symbolism of the white picket fence as a boundary between appearance and truth, examining how crime fiction exposes the darkness hidden within seemingly safe communities.

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