Michael Connelly on Craft, Character, and Sustaining Suspense

Presented by: Michael Connelly | Michael Koryta

Bestselling author Michael Connelly interviews Michael Koryta in a lively conversation about storytelling, character, and the challenge of balancing suspense with emotional depth.

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