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Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss the genre of true crime and its ethical implications.

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss the genre of true crime, the ethics behind it, and what writers are tackling questions around the genre today. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed “On True Crime” - Myriam Gurba Beth Is Dead - Katie Burnet Whidbey - T Kira Madden Unspeakable Acts: True Tales of Crime, Murder, Deceit, and Obsession - Sarah Weinman Creep - Myriam Gurba Everyone In This Bank Is a Thief - Benjamin Stevenson The Curse of Hester Gardens - Tamika Thompson If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at readordead@bookriot.com. Otherwise you can: Find Katie on Twitter @kt_librarylady Find Kendra on Instagram and BlueSky @kdwinchester And we will talk to you all next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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