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Outsiders in Crime Fiction: Strangers in Unfamiliar Places

Presented by: Alex Marwood | Ausma Khan | Libby Hellmann | Michael Sears | Ovidia Yu
Categories: Backstory | Beginnings | Plot

In this session, authors explore how outsider characters create tension, drive conflict, and uncover hidden truths within a community. Panelists discuss how unfamiliar settings and perspectives can heighten suspense and deepen storytelling.

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