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Cross of Fire: Religious Influence in Crime Fiction

Presented by: Fred Ramsay | Judith Rock | Julie Kramer | Kenneth J. Wishnia | Tony Perona
Categories: Religion | Theme | Writing

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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