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The Modern Private Investigator

Presented by: Gar Anthony Haywood | Karen Keskinen | Michael Wiley | Sara Paretsky
Categories: Character Development | Detective | Thriller

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.

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