{"product_id":"plotting-and-writing-suspense-fiction-9780871160720","title":"Plotting and writing suspense fiction","description":"\u003cp\u003ePatricia Highsmith  author of \"Strangers on a Train  The Talented Mr. Ripley  Found in the Street \" and many other books  known as one of the finest living suspense novelists. In this book  she analyzes the key elements of suspense fiction  drawing upon her own experience in four decades as a writer. She talks  among other topics  about how to develop a complete story from an idea; what makes a plot gripping; the use and abuse of coincidence; characterization and the \"likeable criminal\"; going from first draft to final draft; and writing the suspense short story. Anyone who wishes to write crime and suspense fiction  or who enjoys reading it  will find this book an insightful guide to the craft and art of a modern master.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651772276789,"sku":"ByrdShop_0871160722","price":285.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780871160720.jpg?v=1781840207","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/plotting-and-writing-suspense-fiction-9780871160720","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}