Forensics, Medicine, and the Art of Conspiracy

Mystery & Crime • Research & Forensics
2015
Featuring Dirk Wyle, Meg Gardner, Mike Tabor, Patricia Gussin, Ross Pennie

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In this fascinating panel, forensic doctors and novelists pull back the curtain on conspiracies both subtle and sweeping. They discuss how real-world medical and scientific controversies inspire gripping fiction, how to balance plausibility with tension, and how expert knowledge can elevate a thriller from intriguing to unforgettable.

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