Why Small Towns Are Perfect for Murder

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2021
Featuring Debra Gaskill, Jeffrey Philips, Mike Brown, Rick Reed

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Moderated by Mike Brown, Debra Gaskill, Jeffrey Philips, and Rick Reed explore why small towns make such powerful settings for mysteries. They discuss close knit communities, buried secrets, and how familiarity can heighten suspicion, tension, and character driven drama.

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