Cop Vs. Constable: How Crime Fiction Changes Across Borders

Presented by: Mark Billingham | Michael Connelly | Michael Robotham | Peter James | Sara Blædel

Mark Billingham, Michael Connelly, Michael Robotham, Peter James, and Sara Blædel compare how crime fiction reflects policing and justice systems around the world. They explore differences between the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, and how those contrasts shape plot, character, and investigative approach.

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