Weaponry in Crime Fiction

Presented by: Charles Salzberg | John Gilstrap | Mark Troy | Robin Purcell | Seth Harwood

Categories: Law Enforcement | Novels | Weapons

Weapons can shape both plot and character in crime, mystery, and thriller stories. In this session, authors discuss how to research and portray weapons accurately, and how the presence of violence and danger influences tension, stakes, and character development.

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