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When Crime Fiction Challenges the Status Quo

Presented by: Colin Cotterill | Gary Phillips | Sara Paretsky
Categories: Crime | Social Justice | Writing

What happens when crime fiction collides with social justice? This panel explores political tension, clashing perspectives, and how writers challenge expectations while navigating strong reader and critical reactions.

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