The Secrets of Great Mystery and Suspense Fiction

Latino Detectives on the Border (1x16)

Air date: Oct 10, 2013

Stepping back to once again take a multicultural look at mystery and suspense, Professor Schmid examines the world of Hispanic writers and characters. Examine over a century of work and authors including Rolando Hinojosa and Héctor Tobar in order to recognize common suspense story elements, and identify various interpretations of mystery subgenres including American hard-boiled crime fiction.