Sisters in Crime: Researching and Writing Historical Mysteries with Dr. Bradley Harper

Author Bradley Harper reveals the captivating journey behind his Edgar Award Finalist, A Knife in the Fog. Dr. Harper shares the inspiration for his book, his meticulous research process of Victorian London, the narrative techniques he used to bring this historical mystery to life including the hero’s journey monomyth, and the challenges and rewards of crafting a tale set in 1888. Bradley Harper is a retired US Army Colonel and pathologist with extensive experience in autopsies and forensic investigation. Along with clinical experience, he had four commands and is the only non-Italian to ever receive the Knights of Malta award for his support of the Italian Army. A life-long fan of Sherlock Holmes, upon retirement he received his Associates in Creative Writing from Full Sail University, to help him write the book–A Knife in the Fog–that he’d always wanted to read. Each Christmas, he and his wife play Mr. & Mrs. Claus. Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to represent and advocate for women crime writers. We celebrate and honor this history with our name while we continue to work for all who share our commitment to and love for a vibrant, inclusive community. Sisters in Crime welcomes anyone as a Sibling who loves crime fiction: all genders, all genres, all stages of writing, all ages, writing for all ages, and all readers.Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to represent and advocate for women crime writers. We celebrate and honor this history with our name while we continue to work for all who share our commitment to and love for a vibrant, inclusive community. Sisters in Crime welcomes anyone as a Sibling who loves crime fiction: all genders, all genres, all stages of writing, all ages, writing for all ages, and all readers.