Mystery’s Best Friends: Why Readers Love Pets in Mysteries

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2012
Featuring Ali Brandon, John Clement, Neil Plakcy, Sparkle Abbey, Waverly Curtis

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Ali Brandon, John Clement, Neil Plakcy, Sparkle Abbey, and Waverly Curtis focus on the role of pets in mystery fiction. They discuss how cats, dogs, and other companions can reflect their owners’ personalities, heighten emotional stakes, and become memorable parts of the mystery itself.

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