How Gender Shapes the Sleuth

Presented by: Christopher Greyson | Linda Thorne | Rebecca Butler

Categories: Characters | Gender | Sleuths

Rebecca Butler, Christopher Greyson, and Linda Thorne explore the similarities and differences between male and female sleuths. They examine how gender shapes perspective, problem solving, and reader connection within mystery fiction.

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