How did Edward Snowden change the landscape of espionage storytelling? In this thought-provoking discussion, Mark Greaney leads a panel of thriller writers exploring how revelations about surveillance, intelligence agencies, and government secrecy reshaped the way political espionage is written. The authors examine how real-world events influence fictional spy narratives and how modern thrillers reflect an era of global surveillance and shifting trust.
The Power of Setting in Crime Fiction
Setting can shape character, mood, and the entire direction of a story. In this session, panelists explore the many roles setting plays in crime fiction, from its connection to history and genre to the way it influences atmosphere, tension, and character development.
