The Western Hero in Modern Thrillers

Categories: Heroes | Thriller | Westerns

The classic Western hero continues to influence today’s thrillers. In this session, authors define this character type and explore how its traits shape modern protagonists, adding grit, independence, and moral complexity to the genre.

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