Maggie Toussaint, Barbara Barnett, David Neilsen, James R. Hannibal, Jean Rabe, and John Hegenberger share how to combine fantasy worldbuilding with the drive and tension of thrillers and mysteries. They discuss pacing, structure, and how to keep suspense sharp while building imaginative worlds.
Game Changing Crime Novels
Some crime, mystery, and thriller novels redefine the genre. In this session, authors explore the groundbreaking books that introduced new ideas, shifted expectations, and left a lasting impact on how crime stories are written and read.
