Few moments in crime fiction carry as much weight as the decision to speak or remain silent. Eric Beversluis, James Glass, and Lisa Preston break down the Fifth Amendment and Miranda rights in practical terms. This session helps writers accurately portray interrogations, arrests, and law enforcement encounters, showing how constitutional rights shape tension, power, and outcome.
Forensics, Medicine, and the Art of Conspiracy
In this fascinating panel, forensic doctors and novelists pull back the curtain on conspiracies both subtle and sweeping. They discuss how real-world medical and scientific controversies inspire gripping fiction, how to balance plausibility with tension, and how...
