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Jonesin’ For a Fix: Books for TV Addicts Who Love Prison Break

When Fox’s Prison Break was cancelled back in 2009, I almost threw something at the TV. I was a huge fan from the start, and only fell harder during the show’s four seasons. I may have initially been enticed to watch by Wentworth Miller’s very sexy tattooed back, but I…

Rachel CarterMarch 31, 2017

BooksToScreen Fiction

When Hollywood Comes Knocking: Turning a Thriller Into a Major TV Event

Now that my military thriller The Red Line has reached the bookstores and people are becoming aware, Hollywood is working on turning it into a major television event. Since then, I've been frequently asked: 'what gives a thriller the potential to become a great movie or television series? From what I can…

Walt GraggSeptember 7, 2017

Fiction

Murder She Wrote: Female Thriller Writers We’re Dying to Read

From Gone Girl to The Girl on the Train, female thriller writers like Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins have become cornerstones of the suspenseful fiction market. Female thriller writers so dominate the genre, in fact, that some male authors have started adopting female pseudonyms in order to sell their novels…

Rachel CarterSeptember 11, 2017

Fiction

Is Shattered Glass The New Profile of A Woman For Trendy Book Covers?

They say to never judge a book by its cover, but most of us are guilty of picking up a shiny novel just because of the awesome book cover image. It’s hard not to be enticed by a particularly cool graphic or just the right picture to whet your appetite.…

Rachel CarterJuly 25, 2017

Fiction

K.J. Howe on Researching the Scary World of Kidnapping for Her Latest Release, The Freedom Broker

BookTrib is partnering with Bookish to bring you more great content, starting with this article written by K.J. Howe! If you’re looking for edge-of-your-seat thrills, we recommend checking out The Freedom Broker. The first in a new series from K.J. Howe, this novel follows kidnap negotiator Thea Paris as she attempts to…

BookishFebruary 15, 2017

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Steven M. Forman

Steven M. Forman Historical Fiction From seafood marketing guru to published author, his latest in the historical fiction genre Steven Forman was born in the Boston area in 1942, graduated the University of Massachusetts in 1963 and started his own seafood marketing company in 1970. He has always had a…

Lee PelletierSeptember 26, 2019

Fiction Thrillers

The Search for Rogue Artificial Intelligence Continues in Fast-Paced Techno-Thriller

In the second installment of the thrilling SNO Chronicles series, author Guy Morris manages the extraordinary feat of stitching together scintillating artifacts and prophecies from the ancient past with modern espionage and artificial intelligence technology. If Indiana Jones had the technological savvy of Elon Musk, he would fit perfectly in…

Michael FerryNovember 11, 2022

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Plan Your Next Spooky Movie Night with the Top Stephen King Films

It's September 22nd, and fall enthusiasts know what that means --- it's time to start decorating for fall, baking apple and pumpkin goodies and, of course, reading scary books and watching scary movies. But if you're feeling a little stumped about which scary movie to watch first, USDish may have a…

Mckenzie TozanSeptember 22, 2022

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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

Fiction Listicles Thrillers

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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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

Jonesin’ For a Fix: Books for TV Addicts Who Love Prison Break

When Hollywood Comes Knocking: Turning a Thriller Into a Major TV Event

Murder She Wrote: Female Thriller Writers We’re Dying to Read

Is Shattered Glass The New Profile of A Woman For Trendy Book Covers?

K.J. Howe on Researching the Scary World of Kidnapping for Her Latest Release, The Freedom Broker

Steven M. Forman

Plan Your Next Spooky Movie Night with the Top Stephen King Films

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

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

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