Behind the Bar: Crime, Confessions, and Cocktails

Mystery & Crime
2014
Featuring Deborah Lacy, Johnny Shaw, Marshall Thornton, Owen Culper, Wayne Washington

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Bars are where secrets slip, alliances form, and trouble finds its way to the counter. In this lively panel, authors explore how bars, booze, and bartender protagonists become powerful engines for plot and character. From overheard confessions to front-row access to crime, the discussion reveals why these settings create natural tension and unforgettable story moments.

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