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Vigilante Justice in Crime Fiction

Presented by: John Gilstrap | Joseph Finder | Reavis Wortham | Stuart Neville | Zoe Sharp
Categories: Killers | Vigilante Justice | Violence

Why are audiences so fascinated by vigilantes? In this session, authors debate the meaning of vigilante justice, discuss the inspirations behind their rogue heroes, and explore the moral questions and emotional appeal that make these characters so compelling in crime fiction.

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