Canadian Crime Writing with Margaret Cannon & Shari Lapena

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From small-town secrets to icy psychological thrillers, Canadian crime fiction has carved out a distinctive identity—one that is both globally resonant and unmistakably homegrown.

In this wide-ranging conversation, join our panel, including international bestseller Shari Lapena and veteran Globe and Mail crime critic Margaret Cannon in conversation with Steven Beattie as they dig into what defines the Canadian voice in crime writing today. Why do Canadian authors so often fly under the radar next to their American counterparts? How does geography, politics, and history shape our stories of mystery and justice? Who are the voices defining the genre? A celebration of where we are, and where Canadian crime fiction is going next.

Moderated by Steven Beattie.

What Have You Done?

AN INSTANT #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER | A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | AN INDIGO BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOK OF 2024 | A CHATELAINE BEST BOOK OF FALL 2024 "Lapena is a master of manipulation." —USA Today Another knockout domestic suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door Nothing ever happens in sleepy little Fairhill, Vermont. The teenagers get their kicks telling ghost stories in the old graveyard. The parents trust their kids will arrive home safe from school.

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Shari Lapena

Shari Lapena is the internationally bestselling author of eight 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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