A Fast-Paced Taste of Modern Noir

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2014
Featuring Alex Segura, Alison Gaylin, Duane Swierczynski, Eric Beetner, Gar Anthony Haywood, Gerard Brennan, Jamie Freveletti, Jon Bassoff, Josh Stallings, Kelli Stanley, Les Edgerton, Matt Coyle, Mike McCrary, Mike Monson, Rob Brunet, Samuel W. Gailey, Steven Blackmore, Thomas Pluck

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ABOUT THIS SESSION

Eric Beetner and Steven Blackmore host a fast paced showcase of noir fiction with 60 second readings from a wide range of mystery authors. This lively session highlights noir’s sharp prose, dark humor, and emotional punch, offering a taste of the genre at its most immediate and entertaining.

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