Remembering Magna Cum Murder with Val McDermid and Friends

Categories: Authors | Conventions | Legacy

Caroline Todd, Charles Todd, John Graves, Parnell Hall, Stuart Neville, and Val McDermid share stories and memories from the beloved mystery conference Magna Cum Murder, reflecting on what made it special and how it shaped their writing lives.

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