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ITW Spotlight: A Death 31,000 Feet Up

Carter Wilson is an unabashed pantser. Even after six thrillers and a handful of short stories, Wilson admits that almost everything beyond the germ of an idea is made up on the fly. This writing method almost veered him off course in the case of his newest novel, The Dead…
Dawn Ius
July 12, 2019
Thrillers

A Summer of Suspense with Jon Land’s Picks

Brad Thor has penned an exquisitely tailored and brilliantly realized action tale in Backlash (Atria), which takes his longtime hero Scot Harvath to new heights... and depths. Indeed, the nineteenth novel to feature the stalwart ex-Navy SEAL used to being dumped into a meat grinder finds Harvath chewed up by…
Jon Land
June 17, 2019
Thrillers

Spring into Danger and Excitement (in Books)

Add some mystery and excitement to your spring with a curated list of bona fide thrillers from our expert on the subject, Jon Land. David Baldacci’s wondrously crafted Redemption (Grand Central) features the return of one of the most remarkable heroes in all of thriller fiction with Amos Decker, also…
Jon Land
May 20, 2019
Thrillers

It’s Raining Thrillers: Jon Land’s 7 April Picks

While you're resigned to stay indoors through the sporadic April showers, let an excellent thriller keep you company.  Jon Land has seven fantastic suggestions. I have no idea how Lisa Scottoline does it, turning out book after book that tugs at our heartstrings while pulling a rip cord to unleash…
Jon Land
April 18, 2019
Thrillers

Thrillers That Will Kick Off Your Year With a Bang

It seems that some talented writers have already assured us that 2019 is off to an explosive start. So many fantastically thrilling books have come out this month that Jon Land's featured picks will be split into two parts. The true harrowing plot to take out one of America's iconic…
Jon Land
January 9, 2019
Thrillers

Jon Land’s Chilling January Thrillers Volume II

January has held so many twisting thriller titles, Jon Land decided to split his top monthly reviews into two action-packed parts. Courtroom drama, black-ops teams and more in this final featured installment for January suspense. Fiona Barton adds international spice and flare to the tried and true formula that made…
Jon Land
January 24, 2019
Thrillers

Cyber Warfare, Classic Heroes, and International Crises

Jon Land is back in action giving you his top picks for November in all things thrilling and suspense. This month's picks feature some classic heroes, cyber warfare, and timely crises at an international scale. Don't miss out on any of his top seven thriller selections to pick up while…
Jon Land
November 16, 2018
Thrillers

43 Thrillers: Everything You Need To Know For This Fall

As a reviewer and insider, Ryan Steck has been called "the Godfather of the thriller genre.” In this first contributed piece to BookTrib, Ryan names every thriller hitting the bookshelves this fall that genre aficionados should know about. Visit Ryan at www.therealbookspy.com. With half of this summer’s biggest titles already in bookstores,…
Ryan Steck
August 1, 2018
Thrillers

Jon’s Picks: 6 New Thrillers to See You Into Summer

What’s in a name, or two, for that matter? When it’s Michael and Daniel Palmer, the answer is plenty. Daniel, stepping in ably for his late, bestselling physician father has penned a terrific follow-up to The First Patient in The First Family (St. Martin’s, April 17). The attention here focuses…
BookTrib
May 16, 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 Land
December 20, 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 Land
December 1, 2017
Thrillers

Thrills and Chills: 6 Hauntingly Good Reads for September

Are you looking for thrills this September but you aren't quite sure where to look? With October fast approaching, everybody is looking for some jumps, and these thrillers sure pack the punch! Harlan Coben vacates the comfortable suburban world he’s often made so uncomfortable for a trip into crime noir…
Jon Land
September 8, 2017
Thrillers

Turn Up the Heat with These 6 Must-Read Summer Thrillers

If you're a lover of thrillers, then you know it's always time for a thrill - especially on those heated summer nights or sitting by the poolside! We have some suggestions for you that will knock your socks off! C.J. Box gives his stalwart series staples Joe Pickett and Nate Romanowki a…
Jon Land
August 1, 2017