The Writers Who Made the Masters

Presented by: Bill Crider | Karin Slaughter | Lawrence Block | Mark Coggins | Megan Abbott

In this engaging conversation, Mark Coggins speaks with leading crime and mystery authors about the writers who shaped their craft. They discuss the books that influenced them, how their reading habits inform their work, and the lasting impact of the masters who inspired a new generation of storytellers.

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