John Lutz on Story, Research, and a Life in Crime Fiction

Presented by: Craig McDonald | John Lutz

Craig McDonald sits down with the versatile John Lutz to talk about breaking into publishing, researching authentic crime details, and the influence of technology and Hollywood on his long and varied career.

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