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Addiction, Violence, and the Psychology of Crime

Presented by: Austin S. Camacho | Jay Stringer | Lachlan Smith | Simon Wood
Categories: Authors | Crime Fiction | Experts

In this compelling discussion, authors who write about addiction, violence, and psychological instability share how their professional experiences inform their storytelling. They explore the mental and emotional realities behind alcohol, drugs, weapons, and criminal behavior, revealing how careful research and real-world insight create fiction that feels unsettlingly authentic.

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