The Modern Private Investigator

Mystery & Crime • Thriller & Suspense • Writing Craft
2014
Featuring Gar Anthony Haywood, Karen Keskinen, Michael Wiley, Sara Paretsky

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Private investigators have long been staples of crime fiction, but today’s PIs often look very different from the classic stereotype. In this session, authors discuss how modern private investigators have evolved, exploring the skills, backgrounds, and challenges that shape contemporary PI characters.

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