The Hidden Agenda: Writing Political Mysteries and Thrillers

James McCrone, Larry Enmon, Paula Gail Benson, and T.J. O’Connor examine the shadowy side of politics. They discuss how to mine the tension between public image and private ambition, revealing how secrets, power, and manipulation drive gripping political mysteries and thrillers.

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