Families Under Threat in Thriller Fiction

Thriller & Suspense • Writing Craft
2018
Featuring Jordan Harper, Karin Slaughter, Lisa Unger, Michael Koryta, Wendy Corsi Staub

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Family can be a source of comfort, conflict, or danger. In this session, thriller authors explore writing stories in which families are the targets of terrifying threats or become the threat themselves. Learn how these deeply personal stakes heighten suspense, drive emotional tension, and create unforgettable page-turners.

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