From shadowy noir streets to modern, high-stakes thrillers, Los Angeles has always been a city built for crime fiction. In this panel, authors explore how L.A.’s history, culture, and shifting neighborhoods have shaped crime stories across decades. They discuss how the city’s evolving landscape influences tone, character, and the kinds of crimes that feel true to each era.
How Crime Fiction Works Across Cultures
Jeffrey Siger, Lisa Brackmann, Peter Rozovsky, and Stanley Trollip discuss the global scope of crime fiction—how international settings deepen narrative complexity and reveal universal truths about justice and culture.
