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Great Scot! Why Scotland Makes Such Dark Crime Stories

Presented by: Alexandra Sokoloff | Caro Ramsay | Catriona McPherson | Craig Robertson | James Oswald
Categories: Authors | Crime Fiction | Writing

Alexandra Sokoloff talks with Caro Ramsay, Catriona McPherson, Craig Robertson, and James Oswald about writing crime fiction rooted in Scotland. They discuss how place influences mood, morality, and storytelling, and why Scottish crime fiction has such a distinct and powerful voice.

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