Conspiracies, Finance, and Geopolitics in Crime Fiction

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2015
Featuring Adam Gittlin, Michael Sears, Mick Herron, Patrick Kendrick, TJ O'Connor

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Global intrigue adds powerful complexity to crime stories. In this session, authors explore how conspiracies, financial systems, and geopolitical forces shape their narratives, creating layered plots that reflect real world tensions and high stakes conflicts.

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