Vigilante Justice in Crime Fiction

Mystery & Crime
2016
Featuring John Gilstrap, Joseph Finder, Reavis Wortham, Stuart Neville, Zoe Sharp

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Why are audiences so fascinated by vigilantes? In this session, authors debate the meaning of vigilante justice, discuss the inspirations behind their rogue heroes, and explore the moral questions and emotional appeal that make these characters so compelling in crime fiction.

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