Ballistics often hold the key to solving crimes. A Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agent and forensic scientist explains how firearms identification really works, from matching bullets to specific weapons to interpreting ballistic evidence. This session offers writers an inside look at the science behind gun-related investigations and how that evidence is used in real cases.
Crime Without Borders: International Mysteries and Thrillers
Moderated by Carmen Amato, Bill Rapp, J. Robert Kinney, Kathryn Lane, Linda Whitaker, and Stanley Trollip explore writing crime fiction set beyond national borders. Drawing on backgrounds as historians, scientists, and global travelers, they share how to create vivid...




