Science, Forensics, and Psychology in Thrillers

Research & Forensics • Thriller & Suspense
2018
Featuring Jenny Milchman, Lisa Black, P.J. Vernon, Ray Daniel

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Scientific expertise can bring extraordinary depth and authenticity to a thriller. In this session, authors with backgrounds in science, forensics, and psychology discuss how their professional knowledge influences their fiction, balancing real-world accuracy with compelling storytelling.

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