Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, and Mickey Spillane helped define modern crime fiction. In this session, authors explore how the genre has evolved beyond these foundational voices, examining how today’s writers build on their legacy while introducing new styles, themes, and perspectives.
Writing Crime Across Centuries
Edward Marston and Judith Cutler talk about writing crime fiction across vastly different time periods. They discuss how personal experience and historical knowledge inform their work and help create believable stories whether set in the distant past or the present day.
