Spies and Secret Operations in Crime Fiction

Presented by: Francine Mathews | John Gilstrap | Marc Cameron | Sarah Lovett | Stephen Templin

Espionage stories thrive on secrecy, danger, and high stakes missions. In this session, panelists discuss writing novels set in the world of spies, covert operations, and intelligence work. Authors explore how espionage shapes plot, character motivations, and the tension that drives these stories forward.

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