Bill Gottfried, Gigi Pandian, Jeffery Deaver, Laurie R. King, and Marv Lachman explore the enduring appeal of the locked room mystery. They discuss how to construct an impossible crime, surprise modern readers, and keep this classic subgenre fresh and inventive.
Success, Pressure, and the Price of Visibility
Hank Phillippi Ryan, Harlan Coben, Jeff Abbott, Joseph Finder, and Ridley Pearson reflect on success, pressure, and the realities of public recognition. They discuss what drives their work and how they navigate the expectations that come with literary success.




