Forensic science and technology have transformed the way crimes are investigated and solved. In this discussion moderated by a former police officer turned author, writers and experts explore how modern investigative tools shape real-world cases and influence the stories crime fiction authors tell. Learn how advances in forensics, digital evidence, and investigative technology can add realism, tension, and authenticity to mystery and thriller writing.
Bringing Back Noir: Why it Never Really Died
Frank Wheeler Jr., John Richter, Mike Dennis, Peter Farris, Robert Downs, and Thomas Kaufman explore why noir continues to resonate with readers. They discuss the genre’s moral complexity, its evolution over time, and the writers and stories fueling its modern...
