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2 days ago | beth

How has Patricia Highsmith influenced crime fiction?

Patricia Highsmith has profoundly influenced crime fiction with her complex characterizations and focus on psychological tension. Her exploration of the criminal mind and her morally ambiguous protagonists have inspired countless writers and have helped shape the genre of psychological thrillers.

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