Amy Grech (M), Russ Colchamiro, Marc Vun Kannon, Jim Chambers

Salon C

Dark fiction of the supernatural and human variety frequently overlap. Elements of suspense and horror often intermingle between those genres and blend well with crime fiction. Crime and mystery stories often verge on horror simply because they illuminate the darkest corners of human experience. Where can these different types of stories enhance each other? What defines and separates them? What are some classic examples that blend them?