Crime novels do more than entertain. They hold a mirror up to society. In this conversation, authors explore how crime fiction reflects social realities, exposes injustice, and engages with the cultural moment it’s written in. They discuss why they choose crime as a lens for storytelling and what they hope readers take away beyond the final reveal.
Can Famous Detectives Solve a Case on the Fly?
Austin Lugar, Harry Hunsicker, JoAnna Carl, Lauren Henderson, and Terence Faherty turn crime fiction into a fast paced game. In this interactive and humorous session, iconic fictional detectives race to solve an audience created murder, revealing how different minds...




