Crime writing is one of the most popular genres in the world: from detective novels to television series to scripted podcasts, crime is enjoying another of its golden eras. But what is it about crime? Why do so many readers and writers enjoy it? And what makes it work?

La Trobe is home to some of the country’s most acclaimed crime writers and researchers. In this free event, Garry Disher, Vikki Petraitis and Dennis Altman will explore the why and how of writing crime.