In this compelling conversation moderated by Kenneth Wishnia, contributors to the anthology Jewish Noir explore how heritage, history, and moral complexity shape their dark and powerful stories. The panel dives into the themes behind the collection, the creative challenges of writing culturally rooted noir, and why these stories resonate so deeply in today’s world.
Big City Menace vs Small Town Secrets
In this lively, all-female panel, authors explore how setting shapes suspense, character, and tone. They compare the anonymity and chaos of urban crime with the intimacy and buried secrets of small communities, revealing how each environment creates its own kind of...




