Canada Bleeds: Steven Beattie, Margaret Cannon, & Shari Lapena

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Step into a wide-ranging conversation with Steven Beattie, Margaret Cannon, and Shari Lapena, on the evolution of Canadian crime fiction from classic mysteries to contemporary psychological thrillers. Explore the genre’s rapid growth, shifting reader expectations, and the powerful rise of women crime writers shaping the field. With Lapena’s gripping domestic suspense, Cannon’s decades of literary criticism, and Beattie’s insights into genre and culture, the panel offers a thoughtful look at how Canadian crime storytelling has transformed – and where it’s headed next.

Moderated by Ryan Patrick

Generously supported by The Mary Jane and Paul Torrie Foundation.

Steven W. Beattie

Steven W. Beattie is a writer and critic in Stratford, Ontario.

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Shari Lapena

Shari Lapena is the internationally bestselling author of nine thrillers, including The Couple Next Door, which have all been New York Times, Sunday Times, and Globe and Mail bestsellers. Lapena’s books have been sold in forty territories around the world.

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