Suspense

The Strand Magazine Announces the 2021 Strand Critics Award Nominations

The Strand Magazine is pleased to announce the nominations for the 2021 Strand Critics Awards! Recognizing excellence in the field of mystery fiction and publishing, the 2021 Strand Critics Awards are judged by a select group of book critics and journalists. This year’s judges include talent from NPR, USA Today, The…

BookTribJune 18, 2021

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The Strand Magazine Announces the 2021 Strand Critics Award Winners!

The Strand Magazine is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Strand Critics Awards! The Strand is a leading source of the latest news on thrillers and mysteries and is a hotspot for all things related to the genre. It has published many exciting works from such giants as…

Judy MorenoOctober 6, 2021

Thrillers

“The Heartless” Delivers a Police Thriller with Deeper Surprises

If you come to The Heartless (Oceanview) expecting a solid, fast-moving police thriller, you’ll be satisfied. But you’ll also discover much more. David Putnam’s seventh novel about the world of Los Angeles County officer Bruno Johnson involves a hunt for escaped convicts through the meanest streets of Los Angeles. The…

Dennis HetzelFebruary 12, 2020

Thrillers

The Boy in the Floor, the Whisper at the Window

One of the quotes for Alex North’s The Whisper Man (Celadon) calls it a “seamless blend of Harlan Coben, Stephen King, and Thomas Harris.” I’d say that’s just about right. Novelist Tom Kennedy and his seven-year-old son Jake are both still grieving the death of the boy’s mother, Rebecca. Everything…

Neil NyrenJuly 29, 2019

Thrillers

Yin & Yang & Chinese Face Reading in “Faces Tell All”

Imagine an app that could analyze faces to match you with your perfect mate. And maybe the app could evolve into fashion advice and party games. But what if someone also used that same face-reading technology to spy on the American population and create propaganda? These are the techno what-ifs…

K.L. RomoMay 21, 2019

Thrillers

4 Indie Bookstores Offer Their Top Suspense Reads

Sunscreen? Check. Swim suit? Check. Summer suspense? Grab some of these. There’s nothing like a good, gripping tale to help you unwind. We randomly polled four independent bookstores that specialize in murder and mayhem about new bestsellers in the suspense category. Surprisingly, there were no overlaps as each store named…

Joanna PoncavageJune 28, 2018

Thrillers

Part One: BookTrib Q&A with Bestselling Author Lisa Gardner

There's something great about reading the next book in a series - it's like an exciting new adventure with an old friend. You know all their secrets, passions and dreams; and, even though some time has passed since you were last together, when you open that book cover it's as…

BookTribMay 12, 2018

Thrillers

Part Two: BookTrib Q&A with New York Times Best Selling Author Lisa Gardner

This is Part Two of our interview with Lisa Gardner. Click here to read Part One. New York Times best selling author Lisa Gardner's latest novel in the Detective D.D. Warren Series sees the return of not only D.D., but also Flora Dane, the victim-turned-vigilante from Gardner's previous bestselling novel, Find…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaFebruary 13, 2018

Thrillers

Q&A: Betty Jean Craige Turns Genetics Into Suspense in ‘Aldo’

As science explores the possibilities of genetic therapy, questions arise as to how far is too far when it comes to scholarship and academic freedom in science; such is the case in Betty Jean Craige's novel, Aldo. Aldo is not only a suspense novel, it's a timely look at the politics involved…

BookTribMarch 29, 2018

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…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaOctober 25, 2017

Thrillers

Fenton and Steinke Turn Up the Suspense in ‘The Good Widow’

There is nothing wrong with a quick departure from reality with a good suspense novel at your heels. As you become wholeheartedly absorbed in the suspense of The Good Widow, you will find that reality isn't what it seems. Jacks answers her front door to find two police officers telling…

Jennifer BlankfeinAugust 2, 2017

Thrillers

Meet the 2015 debut ThrillerFest X authors

ThrillerFest 2015 is upon us and we couldn't be more excited to bring you the authors debuting at the International Thriller Writers' ThrillerFest X on July 7-11 in New York. Scroll down to discover the next big authors this summer and be sure to pick up one of the exciting…

BookTribJune 28, 2015

Romance

Art Teacher in Peril in Kelli Clare’s Debut Novel “Hidden”

BookTrib is partnering with Bookish to bring you more great content. Can’t decide whether you want your next book to be a romance or a thriller? Never fear: If you pick up Kelli Clare’s debut novel Hidden, you don’t have to choose. This romantic suspense novel follows an art teacher named Ellie James who realizes that her…

BookTribJune 6, 2018

Romance

Top 3 Summer Harlequin Mira Romances for Thrill Seekers

Anyone who claims they're not a fan of romance is telling tall tales. It’s essentially a part of every book, film and television show out there. It seems as though it's less about romance and more about the type of romance that one prefers. To me, the best romance novels are always peppered with a…

Amanda HarknessJuly 21, 2016

Miscellany

AuthorBuzz: Suspense and Intrigue Inspire This Week’s Featured Authors

Dear Reader, this week’s AuthorBuzz selections are full of suspense and intrigue, just in time to meet your end-of-summer reading goals! Learn about the authors and what inspired these original works. Also, learn how you can enter giveaways and contact both writers. Dear Reader, I adore Nikki and Damien Stark—their passion,…

BookTribAugust 28, 2017

Miscellany

This Week’s Author Jill Hughes on the Butterfly Effect + Giveaway!

Dear Reader, See what this week’s authors have to say! In each AuthorBuzz note you’ll receive invitations to join contests, get free books, bookplates or bookmarks, read personal stories, and more. Dear Reader, I'm so excited to be releasing DOMINO EFFECT and BUTTERFLY EFFECT, the first two books in the sexy, suspenseful…

BookTribMarch 29, 2016

The Strand Magazine Announces the 2021 Strand Critics Award Nominations

The Strand Magazine Announces the 2021 Strand Critics Award Winners!

“The Heartless” Delivers a Police Thriller with Deeper Surprises

The Boy in the Floor, the Whisper at the Window

Yin & Yang & Chinese Face Reading in “Faces Tell All”

4 Indie Bookstores Offer Their Top Suspense Reads

Part One: BookTrib Q&A with Bestselling Author Lisa Gardner

Part Two: BookTrib Q&A with New York Times Best Selling Author Lisa Gardner

Q&A: Betty Jean Craige Turns Genetics Into Suspense in ‘Aldo’

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

Fenton and Steinke Turn Up the Suspense in ‘The Good Widow’

Meet the 2015 debut ThrillerFest X authors

Art Teacher in Peril in Kelli Clare’s Debut Novel “Hidden”

Top 3 Summer Harlequin Mira Romances for Thrill Seekers

AuthorBuzz: Suspense and Intrigue Inspire This Week’s Featured Authors

This Week’s Author Jill Hughes on the Butterfly Effect + Giveaway!

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