Game Changing Crime Novels

Presented by: David Bell | James Scott Bell | Michael Robotham | Ruth Myers | Stefanie Pintoff

Categories: Creativity | Fiction | Originality

Some crime, mystery, and thriller novels redefine the genre. In this session, authors explore the groundbreaking books that introduced new ideas, shifted expectations, and left a lasting impact on how crime stories are written and read.

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Game Changing Crime Novels

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Fact-Checking Your Writing: The Small Errors Readers Always Notice

The Anatomy of an Unforgettable Villain

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