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Author | : David Morrell |
Publisher | : Oceanview Publishing |
Total Pages | : 555 |
Release | : 2010-07-05 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 1608090191 |
The most riveting reads in history meet today's biggest thriller writers in Thrillers: 100 Must-Reads.Edited by David Morrell and Hank Wagner, Thrillers: 100 Must-Reads examines 100 seminal works of suspense through essays contributed by such esteemed modern thriller writers as: David Baldacci, Steve Berry, Sandra Brown, Lee Child, Jeffery Deaver, Tess Gerritsen, Heather Graham, John Lescroart, Gayle Lynds, Katherine Neville, Michael Palmer, James Rollins, R. L. Stine, and many more.Thrillers: 100 Must-Reads features 100 works - from Beowulf to The Bourne Identity, Dracula to Deliverance, Heart of Darkness to The Hunt for Red October - deemed must-reads by the International Thriller Writers organization.Much more than an anthology, Thrillers: 100 Must-Reads goes deep inside the most notable thrillers published over the centuries. Through lively, spirited, and thoughtful essays that examine each work's significance, impact, and influence, Thrillers: 100 Must-Reads provides both historical and personal perspective on those spellbinding works that have kept readers on the edge of their seats for centuries.
Author | : David Morrell |
Publisher | : Oceanview Publishing |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Adventure stories |
ISBN | : 9781933515564 |
Through essays contributed by modern thriller writers such as David Baldacci, Lee Child, Sandra Brown, and many others, this book explores 100 works of suspense from the ancient world to modern times.
Author | : James N. Frey |
Publisher | : St. Martin's Press |
Total Pages | : 301 |
Release | : 2010-03-30 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1429913630 |
A quick look at any fiction bestseller list reveals that thrillers make up most of the titles at the top. HOW TO WRITE A DAMN GOOD THRILLER will help the aspiring novelist or screenwriter to design, draft, write, and polish a thriller that is sure to grab readers. Frey uses examples from both books and movies and addresses the following hot topics: *Germinal ideas *Breathing life into great thriller characters *Crafting a gripping opening *Maintaining tension *Creating obstacles and conflicts *Writing a mean, lean thriller scene *Adding surprise twists *Building a smashing climax and many more. In his trademark approachable and humorous style, Frey illuminates the building blocks of great thrillers and gives the reader the tools to write his or her own.
Author | : Stephen Jones |
Publisher | : Running Press |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2005-09-21 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780786715770 |
Horror: Another 100 Best Books features one hundred of the top names in the horror field discussing one hundred of the most spine-chilling novels ever written. Each entry includes a synopsis of the work as well as publication history, biographical information about the author of each title, and recommended reading and biographical notes on the contributor. Author Ramsey Campbell also offers a new foreword to the book describing the evolution of horror over the past two decades — from the way it's written by a crop of new and exciting writers to the way it's received by a new market of readers. Horror: Another 100 Best Books will be the definitive guide to the tremendous library of horror fiction available today —a reference that no fan can live without.
Author | : Henry Reymond Fitzwalter Keating |
Publisher | : Carroll & Graf Publishers |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 1987 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : |
H.R.F Keating, author of The Perfect Murder and mystery reviewer for teh Times of London, offers a concise commentary on the finest mystery books ever written. From Poe's tales of mystery and imagination to P.D. James's A Taste for Death, Keating delivers a highly-readable evaluation of the 100 authors and their masterpieces. This collection is a must for all devoted mystery readers. "Something to offer almost everyone. If you are only just embarking on a life of crime fiction...a reliable guide." -The New York Times "Remarkably balanced and highly entertaining." -Library Journal "Keating, himself a mystery writer of note, has compiled a truly standout survey...This is a gold mine of lively writing, sensible insights and easy-going erudition." -The Philadelphia Inquirer "Ideal browsing fare." -Booklist
Author | : Brad Thor |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 2022-02-22 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1982148543 |
After the body of a high-value terrorism suspect washes ashore on the coast of Italy, covert counterterrorism operative Scot Horvath must stop an ISIS-led plot to destroy the Vatican in this pulse-pounding thriller by #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Thor. Tall Premium Edition.
Author | : Eric Ambler |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 1943 |
Genre | : Balkan Peninsula |
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Author | : Bernard A. Drew |
Publisher | : Libraries Unlimited |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2009-06-22 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 1591586992 |
"This volume profiles 100 of today's most popular thriller and suspense writers. While focusing on such contemporary authors as Dan Brown, Tom Clancy, Alan Furst, John Grisham, Lisa Scottoline, and Stuart Woods, a few classic authors whose works are still in print and widely read (e.g., Len Deighton, Mickey Spillane) are also included. In addition to information about the personal and writing lives of this fascinating and diverse group, users will find a list of their published works. Black-and-white author photos accompany many of the profiles." --Book Jacket.
Author | : Allison Brennan |
Publisher | : MIRA |
Total Pages | : 484 |
Release | : 2020-02-04 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1488055432 |
A notorious serial killer is back An edgy female police detective. An ambitious FBI special agent. Together they are at the heart of the ticking-clock investigation into a psychopathic murderer. The bond they forge in this crucible sets the stage for high-stakes suspense. Detective Kara Quinn is on an early morning jog in Liberty Lake when she discovers the body of a young nurse. The manner of death reveals a highly controlled rage. Word quickly reaches FBI special agent Matt Costa that this murder fits the profile of the elusive Triple Killer, who compulsively strikes every three years, targeting three victims, each three days apart. This time they have a chance to stop him. But only if they can decipher the meaning of his pattern to figure out who he is and where he is hiding before he strikes again. The stakes have never been higher, because if they fail, one of their own team may be next… Don’t miss THE MISSING WITNESS, the brand-new page-turning thriller from New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan! A Quinn & Costa Thriller Book 1: The Third to Die Book 2: Tell No Lies Book 3: The Wrong Victim Book 4: Seven Girls Gone Book 5: The Missing Witness
Author | : Dakota Banks |
Publisher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 324 |
Release | : 2009-07-16 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0061892696 |
Three hundred years ago, she sold her soul to a demon. Now she wants it back. For centuries, the woman calling herself Maliha Crayne has lived a second life—as an assassin for the malevolent creature who owns her soul. A haunted killer with the blood of countless victims on her hands, she has finally discovered a way to nullify the demonic pact that chains her: If she saves a life for every one she has taken, she will be free. But if she fails, her punishments will be unspeakable, unendurable . . . and neverending.