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Review: ‘Mister Tender’s Girl’ is a Dark Re-telling of Slender Man Case

Some books are creepy, and some get even creepier when you find out that they're based on a true story. Such is the case with Carter Wilson's Mister Tender's Girl, based on the Slender Man stabbing case. Slender Man, the supernatural character created as part of a internet meme, became an international…

BookTribFebruary 9, 2018

Thrillers

Brilliant and Twisted: Emily Elgar’s Debut ‘If You Knew Her’ is a Thriller You Won’t Forget

Fans of Cate Holahan's Lies She Told, will love the debut by Emily Elgar, If You Knew Her--- a psychological suspense centered on the meeting of three strangers unexpectedly brought together after a hit-and-run. What follows is a gripping chain of events that will keep readers in suspense to the very end. https://www.amazon.com/If-You-Knew-Her-Novel/dp/0062834045/…

BookTribJanuary 8, 2018

Thrillers

A.J. Finn Takes the Classic Novel Noir to New Heights in His Debut, ‘The Woman in the Window’

When you've been as successful in the publishing world as A.J. Finn, you know a thing or two about what makes a really good book. With his debut novel The Woman in the Window, Finn has done just that: capturing the key element that makes psychological thrillers so captivating and mixing it perfectly…

BookTribJanuary 2, 2018

Thrillers

Jon Land’s Year-End Picks: 6 Best Thrillers of the Season

Tis' the season... for a good thriller! From some of the best known thriller writers come some great suggestions you don't want to miss, like unforgettable novels by James Rollins and Lisa Gardner. No matter what adventure you're looking for them to take you on, here are some suggestions for…

Jon LandDecember 20, 2017

Thrillers

See the Eerie First Trailer for Adaptation of ‘The Terror’

Dan Simmons' British Fantasy Award-nominated novel The Terror sails onto the small screen this spring on AMC. Based on the real-life disappearance of the Captain Sir John Franklin mission in 1845, Simmons' critically acclaimed book imagines what might have befallen the men of the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror during…

Early Bird BooksDecember 14, 2017

Thrillers

ICYMI: ‘Killing Jane’ Takes Jack the Ripper By the Throat

Murders mimicking the savagery of the most infamous serial killer of all time abound in Stacy Green’s mystery/thriller, Killing Jane, which remind us that violence can surface at any time and come from the most unlikely sources. What if Jack the Ripper was really Jane the Ripper? This new book…

Deb ZipfDecember 8, 2017

Thrillers

The 10 Best Science Thrillers Ever Written: Jon Land’s Picks

So my latest Caitlin Strong thriller, Strong to the Bone, is heavily based in science, particularly bio-engineering, after clinical trials for a groundbreaking anti-rejection drug go horribly wrong. That results in bad guys, really bad guys, ending up in possession of what could be the ultimate weapon. So I got…

Jon LandDecember 1, 2017

Thrillers

‘Odd Child Out’: A BookTrib Conversation with Gilly MacMillan

The saying "art imitates life" rings true in particular for Gilly MacMillan's detective thriller, Odd Child Out. Her latest novel has the heavy matter of dealing with immigration and refugees, two subjects that are heavily featured in politics and the news across the globe on a daily basis. Yet, MacMillan takes these…

BookTribNovember 20, 2017

Thrillers

Cold Weather Thrillers You Absolutely Have to Read This November

This November, the weather is getting cold and we're ready to sit down and read some favorites. Thrillers are a hit right now, so we have some suggestions for you to help you pick up the next novel for your bookshelf. The Midnight Line, Lee Child Jack Reacher, the best…

Jon LandNovember 6, 2017

Thrillers

10 Thriller Classics Perfect for a November Night

This month a host of new thrillers will hit the big screen in time for the day-after-Thanksgiving movie going crowd. A few of these, including Roman J. Israel, Esq., starring Denzel Washington, are sure to become classics we will want to revisit over and over again. Until, these films are…

BookTribNovember 2, 2017

Thrillers

From ‘First Blood’ Until Now, David Morrell Shares His Journey

David Morrell shakes his head when someone tells him he was an overnight success. Yes, he had a book contract signed shortly after submitting his thriller, First Blood, to his agent, Henry Morrison. And within a year his fame was worldwide. Many dream, but few accomplish what he did. But…

Rick PullenNovember 1, 2017

Thrillers

The Return of Bailey Weggins: Author Kate White Talks About Her Latest Book, ‘Even If It Kills Her’

She started out as a writer for a major women's magazine, before becoming an amateur sleuth with a brief moment of work for a celebrity gossip publication, and then turned true crime journalist. But rather than being the tortured lead character who often thinks that the people she loves…

BookTribOctober 25, 2017

Thrillers

‘Harem Scarem!’: 2017’s Spookiest Thrillers to Read on Halloween

When you think of October, you may think of ghosts, mysteries, thrills, and chills. So do we! We LOVE Halloween! The costumes, the candy and mostly, all the"creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky" reads that come with this season. Here are some of our favorite new thrillers just in time for…

Jon LandOctober 20, 2017

Thrillers

Hollywood ‘Whodunnits’ and More: Murder Mysteries Perfect for October

Now that we're finally into October, people are starting to wear scarves again, the leaves are starting to turn red and yellow, and pumpkin everything has made its usual revival, which is why we can't imagine a better time to curl up with a cup of your favorite hot drink…

BookTribOctober 6, 2017

Thrillers

A Complex, Gripping Thriller: Mike Bond’s Latest Book, ‘Snow’

Called the "master of the existentialist thriller" by the BBC, renowned author Mike Bond is back with a new release, Snow, following his 2016 book, Assassins. Ecologist, war and human rights journalist, poet, and author, Mike Bond has covered a lot of ground, and his knowledge of each subject only adds to…

BookTribOctober 3, 2017

Thrillers

An Exclusive ‘Affair’: My Interview with Bestselling Author Nelson DeMille

The Cuban Affair, Nelson DeMille’s twentieth novel, has become an instant bestseller, topping the USA Today list upon its debut. This is DeMille's second novel to debut at No. 1, and is also a departure from books he's written in the past, as readers are introduced to a new character. …

Aisha K. StaggersSeptember 28, 2017

Review: ‘Mister Tender’s Girl’ is a Dark Re-telling of Slender Man Case

Brilliant and Twisted: Emily Elgar’s Debut ‘If You Knew Her’ is a Thriller You Won’t Forget

A.J. Finn Takes the Classic Novel Noir to New Heights in His Debut, ‘The Woman in the Window’

Jon Land’s Year-End Picks: 6 Best Thrillers of the Season

See the Eerie First Trailer for Adaptation of ‘The Terror’

ICYMI: ‘Killing Jane’ Takes Jack the Ripper By the Throat

The 10 Best Science Thrillers Ever Written: Jon Land’s Picks

‘Odd Child Out’: A BookTrib Conversation with Gilly MacMillan

Cold Weather Thrillers You Absolutely Have to Read This November

10 Thriller Classics Perfect for a November Night

From ‘First Blood’ Until Now, David Morrell Shares His Journey

The Return of Bailey Weggins: Author Kate White Talks About Her Latest Book, ‘Even If It Kills Her’

‘Harem Scarem!’: 2017’s Spookiest Thrillers to Read on Halloween

Hollywood ‘Whodunnits’ and More: Murder Mysteries Perfect for October

A Complex, Gripping Thriller: Mike Bond’s Latest Book, ‘Snow’

An Exclusive ‘Affair’: My Interview with Bestselling Author Nelson DeMille

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