When Crime Meets Horror: Blending Mystery With the Supernatural

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2015
Featuring Chris Holm, David Morrell, Reece Hersh, Tim Weaver

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What happens when crime fiction crosses into horror and the strange? In this session, authors explore how blending mystery with supernatural and unsettling elements can deepen suspense, create eerie atmospheres, and expand the possibilities of traditional crime storytelling.

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