71. Crime Time
71. Crime Time
Why are we so drawn to stories of crime? What makes us tune into such a vast array of true-crime shows, or pick up a book that begins with murder? And is it harmless entertainment, or something more sinister? Three authors of crime novels or works about the impact of crime explore why we love the dastardly: Michael Melgaard’s Not That Kind of Place is a literary anti-mystery and a compelling exploration of our obsession with true-crime stories. Liz Nugent is an international crime writing sensation, whose Strange Sally Diamond moves into the thriller genre. And Sam Wiebe’s Sunset and Jericho novel, the fourth in The Wakeland Novels series, reveals the underbelly of Vancouver’s too-often ignored. Don’t miss this invigorating conversation. Moderated by André Picard.