Private investigators have long been staples of crime fiction, but today’s PIs often look very different from the classic stereotype. In this session, authors discuss how modern private investigators have evolved, exploring the skills, backgrounds, and challenges that shape contemporary PI characters.
Faith, Doubt, and the Detective’s Moral Compass
Michael Amos Cody explores the intersection of faith and mystery fiction. He examines what defines a pious detective and how belief, doubt, and moral conviction can shape motivation, conflict, and meaning within a mystery narrative.




