Order in the Court: Writing Legal Thrillers

Thriller & Suspense • Writing Craft
2018
Featuring Andy Siegel, Marti Green, Nancy Allen, Twist Phelan, William L. Myers Jr.

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From courtroom drama to high-stakes criminal cases, legal thrillers combine suspense with the complexities of the justice system. In this session, authors discuss the research behind their novels, the inspiration for their fictional cases, and the challenges of creating authentic lawyers, judges, and courtroom proceedings while keeping readers on the edge of their seats.

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