Murder Around the World: Writing International Crime Settings

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2014
Featuring Brett Battles, Ed Lin, Jeffrey Siger, Lisa Alber, Ragnar Jonasson, Stanley Trollip

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International settings can add depth, atmosphere, and intrigue to a mystery. In this session, panelists discuss the global locations featured in their crime novels and how culture, geography, and local history influence their plots, characters, and investigations.

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