Cross of Fire: Religious Influence in Crime Fiction

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2011
Featuring Fred Ramsay, Judith Rock, Julie Kramer, Kenneth J. Wishnia, Tony Perona

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This panel explores how faith, belief, and spiritual conflict shape crime fiction. Authors discuss research challenges, personal experiences, reader reactions, and why religious themes often resonate most during times of uncertainty.

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