Keeping Readers Guessing in Crime Novels

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2021
Featuring J L Hill, Kathryn Lane, Michelle Cox, Rich Zahradnik

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J.L. Hill, Kathryn Lane, Michelle Cox, and Rich Zahradnik share how they structure and pace full length mystery and crime novels. They focus on sustaining intrigue, escalating tension, and keeping readers invested from the opening pages to the final reveal.

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