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New Thriller “Suspect” Shows a Scott Turow Who Refuses to Rest on His Laurels

Scott Turow is a courageous man. At age 73, he’s an accomplished attorney, an acclaimed author of legal thrillers, and the rare big-time thriller author whose best work transcends into serious literature. He could rest on myriad laurels or simply go formulaic, cranking out what worked so well in the…

Dennis HetzelSeptember 22, 2022

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7 YA Novels With Teens Facing Trauma Too Close to Home

“I’m just going through a phase right now. Everybody goes through phases and all, don’t they?” So says Holden Caulfield in the classic Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. Holden may have just been going through a phase, but he became a cultural and literary icon when he paved the way…

Judy MorenoJanuary 28, 2021

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The Enemy Inside: 8 Haunting Tales of Hosts and Parasites

It’s the season of horror movies, Ouija boards and ghost stories told over a crackling fire. As the days get shorter and the air grows colder, people everywhere are looking for spine-chilling tales to keep them up at night. If you’re one such person, look no further — we have…

Cameron KimballOctober 7, 2020

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Fragments of the Past: 10 Espionage Thrillers Set In Post-Soviet Countries

While the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991, it would be folly to assume that the makings of its administration dissolved with it. In the thirty-one years since its fall, we’ve seen the effect its regime has on its modern inhabitants; each country is irrevocably touched by its legacy of being…

BookTribOctober 10, 2022

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Killers, Secrets and Crimes from King, Baldacci and Turow

Jon LandNovember 3, 2022

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The River of Life is Full of Peril, Thankfully “Solitario” Guides Us Through It

“I’ve never run this creek before, and I don’t know anyone who has. It’s not written up in any guidebooks…There is nothing out there in the way of human infrastructure, and I mean nothing. Once we go in, we’re on our own.” That’s either the sternest warning or the hardest…

Jim AlkonJune 24, 2022

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16 Last-Minute Book Recs for Mother’s Day

Still looking for that perfect gift for Mom? Whether you’re a world-class procrastinator or somewhat of a perfectionist, finding something to show whomever you call Mom how much you love and appreciate her proves a tricky task every year. The clock may be ticking, but never fear. There’s always time…

BookTribMay 6, 2022

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New Murder Mystery by Rick Bleiweiss is Unforgettable: He’s Telling Us Some Reasons Why

One of Publisher's Weekly's "Best New Debut Mystery Novels" An Amazon Editors’ Pick for “Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense” Pignon Scorbion & The Barbershop Detectives (Blackstone Publishing), Rick Bleiweiss’ new murder mystery, is a whodunit with an unforgettable Police Chief Inspector Pignon Scorbion at its center. In a style reminiscent…

Susan Shapiro BarashFebruary 18, 2022

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Daco S. Auffenorde’s Star is Rising After Breakout Thriller “Cover Your Tracks”

"Sensational – new, fresh, suspenseful, and lead character Margo Fletcher is to die for. I loved this book." — Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Cover Your Tracks is exactly what a thriller should be. A fast-paced plot, great characters, and tightly-wound suspense create a story that will…

Judy MorenoFebruary 7, 2022

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Robert Burnham Analyzes Writing and World War II

In this debut World War II thriller by Robert Burnham, a small group in Germany aims to stop the Nazis from completing the world’s first atomic bomb. And it’s inspired by actual events, lending the narrative an exemplary edge. It’s time to find out The Armageddon Secret. Alex Drake, an…

Judy MorenoNovember 29, 2021

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ITW Spotlight: Breakout Thriller Author Wanda Morris Tells “All Her Little Secrets”

“Absolutely riveting historical fiction that reads like the most page-turning of thrillers.” — Lisa Scottoline —∞— “A grab-you-by-the-throat suspense read that both historical fiction fans and thriller lovers will devour.” — Real Simple —∞— Wanda M. Morris is an accomplished lawyer, but All Her Little Secrets (William Morrow Paperbacks) is her first foray…

International Thriller WritersNovember 3, 2021

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Charles Lichtman Pulls Back the Curtain on Writing an Epic Spy Thriller

Charles Lichtman was a man with a plan. Well, boy with a plan. And I’ll be darned if he didn’t make himself proud. The New York Times reviewer Alan Dershowitz boldly claims that this book is “A Jewish Da Vinci Code with an even better ending.” High praise! The Sword…

Judy MorenoSeptember 20, 2021

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David Temple Shoots for the Next Thrill in Both Life and Art

Author David Temple sure knows how to set a mood and set the scene. His latest police drama, The Imposter (82 Mercer Publishing), delivers all the edge-of-your-seat thrills you could want plus all the entertainment value you could expect from career experience as a radio star. In the author’s debut…

BookTribAugust 30, 2021

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Nightmares Follow Her Halfway Around the World in “My Sweet Girl”

My hands were trembling slightly… I hate how they do that when I’m angry. I hate it when I’m angry. It makes it hard to think straight. And I needed to think straight right now. I couldn’t have that cunning, two-faced soon-to-be-ex-roommate of mine getting in my head … I…

Neil NyrenAugust 27, 2021

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Orion Gregory Gets the Ball Rolling in Murder Mystery “Faults”

Here we have a highly murderous mystery with a female athlete at its center. Intrigued? Read on! As a struggling twenty-four-year-old tennis professional, Sydney Livingstone has never had a game to die for. But all that is set to change during a tournament that serves as a precursor for the…

BookTribAugust 23, 2021

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Spencer K. Prescott On the Beginning of a Love of Books and Her Present Writing Process

Hummingbird: Broken Wings isn’t your typical young adult fiction novel. Here, the supernatural takes hold of a young woman who already felt like her world was falling apart and her mind failing her. What do you do when you find your life suddenly spilling over with angels, demons and witchcraft?…

BookTribJune 28, 2021

New Thriller “Suspect” Shows a Scott Turow Who Refuses to Rest on His Laurels

The Enemy Inside: 8 Haunting Tales of Hosts and Parasites

Fragments of the Past: 10 Espionage Thrillers Set In Post-Soviet Countries

Killers, Secrets and Crimes from King, Baldacci and Turow

The River of Life is Full of Peril, Thankfully “Solitario” Guides Us Through It

16 Last-Minute Book Recs for Mother’s Day

New Murder Mystery by Rick Bleiweiss is Unforgettable: He’s Telling Us Some Reasons Why

Daco S. Auffenorde’s Star is Rising After Breakout Thriller “Cover Your Tracks”

Robert Burnham Analyzes Writing and World War II

ITW Spotlight: Breakout Thriller Author Wanda Morris Tells “All Her Little Secrets”

Charles Lichtman Pulls Back the Curtain on Writing an Epic Spy Thriller

David Temple Shoots for the Next Thrill in Both Life and Art

Nightmares Follow Her Halfway Around the World in “My Sweet Girl”

Orion Gregory Gets the Ball Rolling in Murder Mystery “Faults”

Spencer K. Prescott On the Beginning of a Love of Books and Her Present Writing Process

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