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On the Edge of Your Seat: How Suspense Keeps Readers Hooked

Presented by: A.G.S. Johnson | David Bell | Kenneth J. Wishnia | Norb Vonnegut
Categories: Murder Mystery | Suspense | Thrillers

A.G.S. Johnson, David Bell, Kenneth J. Wishnia, and Norb Vonnegut break down what makes suspense truly gripping. From relentless pacing to escalating danger and emotional stakes, this session reveals how thrillers keep readers hooked and unable to put the book down.

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