Semper Fidelis: Writing Crime Stories Set Behind Military Lines

Categories: Crime | Military | Research | Setting | Writing

B. Kent Anderson, Charles Todd, James R. Benn, Lisa Brackmann, Martin Limón, and Matthew C. Funk discuss what it takes to write believable crime fiction rooted in military life. They explore research methods, authentic settings, and the unique crimes that arise within military environments, showing how structure, culture, and experience shape powerful stories.

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