Deception lies at the heart of many unforgettable mysteries and thrillers. In this session, authors explore the art of writing unreliable narrators, hidden motives, and carefully crafted misdirection. Learn how they manipulate expectations, plant clues, and keep readers questioning every twist until the very end.
Unlikely Detectives Who Actually Work
Cara Black, M.J. McGraff, Mike Befeler, Simon Wood, and Steve Ulfelder talk about creating amateur sleuths from unexpected walks of life. From unusual professions to diverse backgrounds, they explore how character experience and skillsets can naturally drive both plot...
