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The Politics of Murder: Power, Corruption, and Crime in Fiction

Presented by: Allison Leotta | Lisa Brackmann | Pete Morin | Stuart Neville
Categories: Crime Fiction | Novels | Politics

Lisa Brackmann, Allison Leotta, Pete Morin, and Stuart Neville explore crime fiction where politics are never just background noise. They discuss how power, corruption, ideology, and moral compromise fuel tension, shape characters, and provoke strong reactions from readers who recognize echoes of the real world.

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