Anatomy of a Medical Thriller

Research & Forensics • Thriller & Suspense
2014
Featuring Deborah Shlian, Linda Reid, Pat Gussin

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What happens when medicine meets murder? Medical mystery and thriller authors explore the specialized knowledge required to write convincingly about the medical world. They discuss balancing accuracy with storytelling, ethical responsibility, and where graphic detail helps serve the story and where it crosses the line.

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