Amateur Sleuths: Solving Crimes Without a Badge

What makes amateur sleuths such enduring favorites in mystery fiction? In this session, authors discuss why they chose everyday people over professional detectives, how amateur investigators uncover believable clues, and what makes these unlikely heroes so compelling to readers.

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Mystery is not limited to one genre. A.H. Scott, Jule Selbo, Mary Dutta, Rich Zahradnik, and Ruth Knafo Setton explore how to weave mystery into any narrative by layering twists, misdirection, and atmosphere. This session focuses on building suspense through setting...