Murder in a Locked Room: How to Pull Off the Impossible

Presented by: Bill Gottfried | Gigi Pandian | Jeffery Deaver | Laurie R. King | Marv Lachman

Bill Gottfried, Gigi Pandian, Jeffery Deaver, Laurie R. King, and Marv Lachman explore the enduring appeal of the locked room mystery. They discuss how to construct an impossible crime, surprise modern readers, and keep this classic subgenre fresh and inventive.

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