The Dark Side of Corporate Crime

Presented by: Alafair Burke | Harry Hunsicker | John Hart | Joseph Finder | Michael Sears

Categories: Authors | Crime Fiction | Thriller

In this sharp, insightful panel, authors explore how white collar crime fuels modern mysteries and thrillers. From financial fraud and corporate corruption to insider schemes and quiet betrayals, they discuss how to build tension around crimes that are sophisticated, devastating, and chillingly plausible.

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