Barbara Graham, Deborah Sharp, Glen Allison, Maggie Toussaint, and Tony Burden explore the rich storytelling tradition of the American South, discussing how its culture, atmosphere, and history shape compelling mysteries and how they authentically capture southern nuance in their work.
The Dead Man Behind the White Picket Fence
What lies beneath the perfect exterior? This panel explores the symbolism of the white picket fence as a boundary between appearance and truth, examining how crime fiction exposes the darkness hidden within seemingly safe communities.




