The Thriller Zone
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsPodcast host and thriller author David Temple gives you a front-row seat to the best thriller writers in the world. If you like thriller fiction in Books, Movies, and TV Shows, you’ll love The Thriller Zone Podcast.
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Eli Cranor, author of Don’t Know Tough
August 08, 2022 09:00 - 57 minutes - 65.9 MBOn today's 83rd Episode of The Thriller Zone, special debut author Eli Cranor stops by to chew the fat about his debut runaway hit, "Don't Know Tough." From one Southern boy to another, this dude gets it right, on so many levels. The feeling of the deep south, the characters who play in that world, and a heart-wrenching story about the not-so-small world of high school football in a small southern town. As author Ace Atkins says, "Eli knows the underbelly of Friday night lights in...
Eli Cranor, author of Don't Know Tough
August 08, 2022 09:00 - 56 minutes - 65.2 MBOn today's 83rd Episode of The Thriller Zone, special debut author Eli Cranor stops by to chew the fat about his debut runaway hit, "Don't Know Tough." From one Southern boy to another, this dude gets it right, on so many levels. The feeling of the deep south, the characters who play in that world, and a heart-wrenching story about the not-so-small world of high school football in a small southern town. As author Ace Atkins says, "Eli knows the underbelly of Friday night lights in this stu...
Sarah Pearse, NYTimes Bestselling author of The Retreat
August 04, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBOn today's 82nd Episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm very happy to welcome the lovely, charming, and mega-talented New York Times Bestselling Author and Reese Witherspoon Book Club Winner, Sarah Pearse. Sarah not only has a unique way to "spin a yarn," but she has an engaging way to twist a story that leads you in one direction, only to redirect you another way. When you meet her, you instantly adore her upbeat personality, while wondering how someone so nice could create such evil. ...
Fabian Nicieza, author of The Self-Made Widow
August 01, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBThe first thing you notice and appreciate about today's guest is his upbeat energy, and his good-natured spirit. Then you find out his three-decade-plus experience in the publishing & writing, and comic book universe. Yes, Fabian Nicieza is both a two-time thriller writer of both The Self-Made Widow, his latest, and the Edgar-nominated debut Suburban . Today's 81st episode of The Thriller Zone is fast, energetic, funny, relatable, educational, and flat-out inspiring! Carve out a...
Brian Freeman, Author of The Bourne Sacrifice
July 28, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutes - 63.6 MBIf you're a fan of Robert Ludlum's iconic Jason Bourne character, then you're going to love today's 80th Episode of The Thriller Zone. Let's just say Bourne is in good hands with Freeman's latest thriller, The Bourne Sacrifice; the 3rd Ludlum book by this prolific author. Brian offers today's listeners so many fantastic insights to the world of thriller writing. From solid business insights, to profound writing advice, and a number of engaging stories in between, it's easy to see ...
Tracey Devlyn, USA Today Bestselling Author of Flash Point
July 25, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBOn today's 79th episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm thrilled to welcome USA Today Bestselling Author, Tracey Devlyn. Tracey's hot 'n sassy thriller, FLASH POINT, literally has "something for everyone!" If you like page-turning thrillers...with well-crafted characters...several of whom "turn up the heat with some saucy scenes"...and a resolution that'll leave you feeling satisfied, then you'll spend some time with Flash Point. Tracey and I share more than several similarities; she's...
Dean Koontz, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Big Dark Sky
July 21, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBToday, marks a milestone in the history of this podcast; actually, it's two fold. First, I'm proud to introduce you to Year #2, aka Season 3, and Episode #78 of The Thriller Zone. Second, I am honored to welcome one of the genuine legends in the literary world, Mr. Dean Koontz. I, like you, have been following him for decades, and have been amazed at his prolific output of one terrific suspense thriller after another. For nearly 6 decades, Dean has been crafting suspense novels tha...
Amina Akhtar, author of KISMET
July 18, 2022 07:30 - 38 minutes - 30.6 MBRarely does a book come along that has you scratching your head and saying, "Wait, what did I just read?" I won't ruin the surprise. Join me in welcoming Amina Akhtar as my guest on today's 77th Episode and a "Special Addition" of The Thriller Zone. Amina brings high energy and fashionable insights to the podcast with her latest novel, KISMET, her viciously funny thriller about the world of WELLNESS, as well as the smoothies, the secrets, and the deliciously deadly impulses; all of...
Brad Thor, NYTimes Bestselling Author of Rising Tiger
July 14, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBUnless you've been lost in a cave, or sleeping under a rock for the past decade, I'm sure you know the name Brad Thor. Brad is one of the more prolific authors of our time, and the creator of the Scot Harvath Series. Some have called him, "The Undisputed King of the Genre," (Real Book Spy), while others have said this of his many books: "UN-Freaking-Believable," (The Crew Reviews), then there's, "An Amazing Thriller" says Fred Burton, and "Rising Tiger is ripped from tomorrow's hea...
Jane Friedman, author of The Business of Being a Writer
July 11, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 38.1 MBOn today's 75th and Bonus Episode of The Thriller Zone, we welcome Publishing Guru and author of The Business of Being a Writer, Jane Friedman. For those familiar with her work, Jane brings a vast knowledge of one of the key aspects of writing that many authors either don't know much about, or know about but have little grasp of, or are familiar with parts of the business of writing, but could use more info. Jane is your perfect connection to all that. And more. Having worked in b...
Brian Lebeau, author of A Disturbing Nature
July 07, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBOn today's 74th Episode of The All New Season of TheThrillerZone, I'm happy to announce the latest member of our Discovering New Author Series, Brian Lebeau. Brian Lebeau hails from Massachusetts, but currently lives just outside San Diego...which I just learned! Brian's thriller, A Disturbing Nature, is a psychological thriller set in the summer of 1975, and explores the concept of two deaths, blurring the line between man and monster. The books explores ethics, psychology and s...
Our One-Year Anniversary Special
June 30, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBOn today's 73rd episode, we celebrate our One-Year Anniversary of The Thriller Zone! And how does one celebrate 12 months and 73 episodes? By inviting a small handful of friends who happen to be among the best authors in the world. Those special guests include: Meg Gardiner, Chris Hauty, Brian Andrews & Jeffrey Wilson of Andrews-Wilson, Joe Goldberg, Joey Hartstone, Peter Farris, Mark Westmoreland, and my old pal, Sean O'Rourke. There's an extra special guest, my co-host for the ...
Steve Stratton, author of Shadow Tier
June 23, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBToday's 72nd episode of The Thriller Zone welcomes debut author Steve Stratton to the podcast. With an illustrious and varied career, which includes working at The White House alongside both Presidents Ford and Carter, as well as working inside The Secret Service, Steve brings authenticity to his debut work in "Shadow Tier." On today's show, we begin by catching up after having spent time together in New York at this year's Thrillerfest. Steve walked away with terrific education, ...
Don Bentley, author of Zero Hour
June 16, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBOn today's 71st episode of TheThrillerZone, I'm honored to welcome back the multi-talented author of not only the Tom Clancy thriller #ZeroHour, but the #MattDrakeSeries of thrillers: Don Bentley. Yes, Don joins The TZ for a healthy round of information dispersal, intriguing conversation about the military, epic thrillers, the Tom Clancy legacy, his masterful editor Tom Colgan, and so much more. Sure, we cover his Matt Drake Series, which includes: #WithoutSanction, #TheOutsideMan...
Joey Hartstone, author of The Local
June 13, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBOn today's 70th Episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm happy to introduce you to debut author, Joey Hartstone. If you recognize his name, it may be because he is the screenwriter to the films: LBJ and Shock & Awe, both starring Woody Harrelson, and directed by Rob Reiner. And if you're as big a geek as I am, who loves to discover the writers behind hit TV Series, then you may know him from The Good Fight (2017), and Your Honor (2020). On this month's "Discovering New Authors," I'm stok...
Mark Greaney, Number 1 New York Times Bestselling Author of ARMORED
June 09, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBToday's guest is none other than the multi-talented and award-winning #1 New York Times bestselling author of several thrillers, PLUS one of the nicest dudes walking the planet: Mark Greaney! He's written SEVEN Tom Clancy thrillers, ELEVEN Gray Man Novels...coming soon to Netflix and starring Ryan Gosling, one stand-alone, and has more recently turned one of his attempts at screenplay writing into, not only an audiobook, but "reverse-engineered" that same property into what will mo...
Mark Langley, Author of When Silence Screams
June 02, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 40.2 MBOn today's 68th Episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm happy to welcome mystery-thriller novelist Mark Edward Langley. Mark's story about trafficking, is led by Arthur Nakai, a new Private Investigator in New Mexico. His three novels are: Path of the Dead, Death Waits in the Dark, and When Silence Screams; all part of the Arthur Nakai Series. On this podcast, Mark and I discuss life in New Mexico, the process of researching to find the genuine sense of place. We discuss our hero writ...
Frank Zafiro, author of The Ride Along
May 26, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutes - 68.3 MBOn today's 67th Episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm pretty stoked to have Frank Zafiro on the podcast. Frank is a former cop, and current author, who's become not only a strong resource as I write my crime thrillers, but he's become a friend as well. Frank shares a good many insights as to how he's been able to create such a prolific number of novels over the past handful of years. We talk method, inspirations, procedurals, motivating factors, as well as audiobooks, and a lot more. ...
May Cobb, author of My Summer Darlings
May 19, 2022 07:15 - 47 minutes - 53.9 MBMay Cobb was my Guest #1 on The Thriller Zone, when we launched in mid-June of last year ('21). The book she was promoting at the time was The Hunting Wives, a sultry and intoxicating thriller. My Summer Darlings is another summertime scorcher, where the temps, like the libidos of three suburban gals, rise to a crescendo amidst the backdrop of suburban Texas. On today's 66th Episode, we discuss a good many things, including the launch of her Texas-wide Book Tour, we dissect the "M...
Tori Eldridge, Author of Dance Among The Flames
May 12, 2022 07:15 - 59 minutes - 67.8 MBOn today's 65th Episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm thrilled to welcome, for a return visit, the beautiful, talented and inspiring Tori Eldridge, author of Dance Among The Flames. This book is where thriller, horror, mysticism and even a dash of romance comes to play. Trust me when I say, there's a little something for everyone in this latest thriller from the House of Eldridge. As you'll soon hear, Tori offers terrific insights on the world of writing, and the importance of "buildi...
Joshua Hood, author of The Treadstone Transgression
May 05, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBWhen you meet Josh, aka @joshuahoodbooks, you don't initially know if he's angry, super-focused, or thinking about something else. Then, as you unwrap the conversation, you'll see he's a thoughtful, introspective, and guy who has a mad talent to write. On Episode #64 of The Thriller Zone, I'm happy to spend a bit over an hour speaking with this driven, opinionated, and (again) talented young man. He's served his country in the 82nd Airborne, as a sniper team leader on a SWAT Team ...
Peter Farris, author of The Devil Himself
April 28, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBOn today's 63rd Episode of The Thriller Zone, I welcome Peter Farris, author of THE DEVIL HIMSELF. Rolling Stone calls the book, "A radical Southern noir set to an infernal flame." William Boyle, author of Shoot the Moonlight Out says, "Learn for yourself what French readers have known for a while now: Peter Farris is a master of hard-nosed Southern noir…” Having finished Peter's book this weekend, I can tell you it’s a dark tale of revenge and redemption that’ll have you revis...
Alma Katsu, author of Red Widow
April 25, 2022 07:15 - 57 minutes - 65.6 MBOn Episode #62 of The Thriller Zone, former Senior Intelligence Analyst for the CIA, NSA & RAND, ALMA KATSU joins the Top Secret Club known as "The TZ" to discuss secret stuff, higher education, writing advice & techniques. On the show, Alma also discusses how she never originally set out to work for the CIA, but always wanted to write. So after 30+ years, she compresses all that thrilling espionage information in a page-turning thriller. Oh, and wait until you hear the latest, ...
Marc Cameron, New York Times Bestselling Author
April 21, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBOn the 61st Episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm honored to sit down with New York Times Bestselling Author, Marc Cameron. Marc has an epic number of novels under his belt which include: 10 Jericho Quinn novels, 5 Tom Clancy Novels, and 4 Arliss Cutter Novels. Yeah, with 3 series and oodles of stories to still tell, Marc shows no signs of slowing down. In this show, Marc and I discuss a host of topics, from huntin' 'n fishin' to boatin' 'n flyin'. We chat the magic of getting an age...
Bobby Mathews, author of Living The Gimmick
April 18, 2022 07:15 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBAuthor Bobby Mathews works as a sports journalist by day, and by night crafts articles for publications, short stories, and novellas. More importantly, he's about to release his latest novel, LIVING THE GIMMICK. Author S. A. Cosby calls it, “A wild and surreal trip through the subculture of old school pro wrestling.” You'll call it captivating for a young new writer. Join Bobby and me as we talk about southern fiction, and southern food, in our Rapid Fire Questions round. To lear...
Scott Blackburn, author of It Dies With You
April 14, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBEpisode #59 brings to The Thriller Zone one of the most fun (in the South, we call it "funnest") shows to date. Today, we welcome Scott Blackburn and his debut thriller IT DIES WITH YOU, a story about a washed up boxer who returns to his hometown to take a gig as a bouncer at a dive bar. That's when life delivers him another hook to the jaw: his estranged father, Leland, has been murdered in what appears to be a robbery gone bad at his salvage yard, Miller's Pull-A-Part. It's a s...
Ward Larsen, USA Today Bestselling Author
April 07, 2022 07:15 - 37 minutes - 43.3 MBMy guest on Episode #58 of The Thriller Zone is USA Today Bestselling author Ward Larsen. He is the creator of the David Slaton Series, including his latest, ASSASSIN'S EDGE, coming 4.12.22; a series that's pleased readers with 9 page-turning thrillers over the past several years. On today's show, Ward and I cram a lot of info into a brief amount of time. We discuss his multiple series, the ever-popular David Slaton character, what it's like to be a real life pilot, and when it com...
Author Kristen Tsetsi guest hosts The Thriller Zone
April 04, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 62 MBOn today's 57th Episode of The Thriller Zone, I welcome special guest host, Kristen Tsetsi, author, entrepreneur and pet lover. When I came up with an idea called "Ask The Host," I thought of Kris because of her talent for asking good questions and being an excellent listener. Thankfully, she agreed. In today's show, we basically turn the tables, and have Kris ask the questions. I certainly hope this doesn't come across as self-serving, but I've been asked by several listeners if ...
Aaron Philip Clark, author of Under Color Of Law
March 31, 2022 07:15 - 59 minutes - 54 MBThriller writer, Aaron Philip Clark, has a rich history in education and law enforcement. And that, along with his passion for storytelling, comes alive in his latest thriller, UNDER COLOR OF LAW. On today's 56th Episode of TheThrillerZone, Aaron and I dig deep into the racially-charged story about black rookie cop Trevor "Finn" Finnegan, as he aspires to become a top-ranking officer in the Los Angeles Police Department. As he attempts to "fix" a broken department, he is soon face...
Avanti Centrae, Bestselling Author of The Doomsday Medallion
March 24, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBOn today's 55th episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm joined by International Bestselling author, Avanti Centrae, where we will discuss her latest thriller, The Doomsday Medallion. Described as "The Da Vinci Code meets Tomb Raider," heroine Maddy Marshall leads this action-packed, high-stakes journey through a roller-coaster thrill ride that provides a "mashup" of historical suspense and political thriller. As BestThrillers.com puts it, "Perfect for fans of Steve Berry and James Rolli...
Rick Bleiweiss, Author of Pignon Scorbion
March 21, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBHello and welcome to another episode of The Thriller Zone, your front row seat to the best thriller & mystery writers in the world! After spending most of his life in the entertainment business--in particular, the music biz. Rick Bleiweiss has turned his sights to writing. And with that, he's crafted a nostalgic murder/thriller called Pignon Scorbion & The Barbershop Detectives. On today's BONUS EPISODE #54, we dive into this book that Reed Farrell Coleman says, "Holmes and Poirot...
Matt Scott, Author of Surviving the Lion's Den
March 18, 2022 07:15 - 27 minutes - 31.2 MBOn today's BONUS EPISODE of The Thriller Zone, as part of our "Discovering New Authors Series" we welcome Matt Scott, author of Surviving the Lion's Den. "An American going inside Iran, hell bent on revenge. A kidnapped CIA agent desperate to get out of Iran. Two Revolutionary Guardsmen conspiring to restore the Persian Empire. A US military base hanging in the balance. Friendships thrive, loyalties wither, and secrets are uncovered in the Lion's Den...but which will survive?" Matt's debu...
Matt Scott, Author of Surviving the Lion’s Den
March 18, 2022 07:15 - 27 minutes - 31.9 MBOn today's BONUS EPISODE of The Thriller Zone, as part of our "Discovering New Authors Series" we welcome Matt Scott, author of Surviving the Lion's Den. "An American going inside Iran, bent on revenge. A kidnapped CIA agent desperate to get out of Iran. Two Revolutionary Guardsmen conspiring to restore the Persian Empire. A US military base hanging in the balance. Friendships thrive, loyalties wither, and secrets are uncovered in the Lion's Den...but which will survive?" Matt's...
Paul Vidich, Author of The MatchMaker
March 17, 2022 07:15 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBAfter spending two illustrious decades in the Music & Entertainment business, our guest today chose to retire early and follow his dream of writing. Paul Vidich, author of The Mercenary, The Coldest Warrior, An Honorable Man, The Good Assassin joins us today to discuss his latest Cold War Spy Thriller, THE MATCHMAKER. With comparisons to John le Carre, Graham Green and Eric Ambler you'll quickly discover how this young man has a bright career still ahead of him. On today's 52nd E...
Jeffery Deaver, International New York Times Bestselling Author
March 10, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 117 MBFor many, our special guest today needs no introduction. He's an International Bestseller, and he's a New York Times Bestselling Author, several times over. He has FIVE different series of books, to include: The Lincoln Rhymes Series, The Colter Shaw Series, The Kathryn Dance Series, The Rune Series, and The John Pellam Series. Yes, today's guest is the one and only, Jeffery Deaver. As you'll soon hear, I'm pretty geeked out to have Jeffery on the show. Why? Because I, probabl...
Ted Flanagan, Author of Every Hidden Thing
March 07, 2022 07:15 - 47 minutes - 54.1 MBTed Flanagan is my guest on today's BONUS podcast; that's right, Ted marks the 50th Episode of The Thriller Zone. And while he may be a relative newcomer to the published author world, you will no doubt be hearing a great deal more from this up-and-coming author. Ted Flanagan is a Paramedic and former daily newspaper reporter from central Massachusetts whose writing has appeared on Shotgun Honey and Cognoscenti, among other places. In addition, he served as a Recon Marine with 2nd ...
Louise Candlish, Sunday Times Bestselling Author
March 03, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBThe Thriller Zone is kicking off the month of March with a BANG! Yes, the lovely & talented Louise Candlish visits our show to discuss her latest thriller #TheHeights. Episode #49 promises to be a favorite as we learn about this devilishly delightful and playfully treacherous page-turner. The Guardian says, "Candlish is not only a terrific storyteller, she has the gift of making you care about unlikable characters." Bestselling author Ruth Ware calls Candlish "...the queen of the...
Stephen Hunter, N.Y.Times Bestselling Author & Pulitzer Prize Winner
February 24, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBOn today’s 48th episode of The Thriller Zone, it’s my distinct honor to welcome Stephen Hunter who is not only a New York Times Bestselling author, but a Pulitzer Prize Winner—which we’ll discuss inside the show. And if you’ve ever heard or read about Bob Lee Swagger, then you likely know these books: Point of Impact—the one that started it all and became the film Shooter Black Light Time to Hunt The 47th Samurai Night of Thunder I, Sniper Dead Zero The Third Bullet Sniper...
J. B. Stevens, author of A Therapeutic Death
February 17, 2022 07:15 - 38 minutes - 44.2 MBHello and welcome to the 47th Episode of The Thriller Zone, a podcast that "Gives you a front row seat to the best thriller writers in the world today." We also occasionally bring on an up-and-coming writer whom we think you’ll be hearing more from in years to come. One such author is today’s guest—a man you may not be familiar with....yet. His name is J.B. Stevens, he’s a veteran, a US Marshall, and a writer of short stories. There’s a lot to enjoy and you don’t want to miss ...
Mark Greaney, Number 1 New York Times Bestselling Author
February 10, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 102 MBOn today's 46th Episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm stoked to welcome a super-star writer, a super-nice and down-to-earth guy who happens to be a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author. Mark Greaney is a prolific author I've followed for years. And you'll soon see why. Today, we will discuss his latest thriller surrounding the ever-popular hero known as "The Gray Man." Yes, the book is SIERRA SIX, and folks let me tell you it's a genuine page-turning in every sense of the world. Mark w...
Emilya Naymark, Author of Behind The Lie
February 03, 2022 07:15 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBOn Today’s 45th Episode of The Thriller Zone, I’m happy to introduce you to a relative newcomer Emilya Naymark, author of BEHIND THE LIE, which is the second book in a series involving former NYPD Detective turned small-town PI Laney Bird. Here’s a description: NYPD detective turned small town PI Laney Bird is in a fight to save lives—including her own—after a neighborhood block party turns deadly. A transplant to the upstate New York hamlet of Sylvan, all Laney wants is a peacefu...
For Blood Or Justice, Special Edition Graphic Novel Podcast
January 31, 2022 07:15 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB“It is the summer of 1977 and Texas lawman Cotton De la Croix is on the hunt for two psychotic killers who brutally murdered his family. His journey takes him through the sweltering no-man’s land of Texas and across the Mexican border where an escaped has been conducting human experiments for the past three decades.…” On today’s 44th Episode of TheThrillerZone.com, Todd “Creative Genius” Kniss and Scott “Man-Candy” Weil join me to discuss their latest project out of Los Angeles, F...
J. D. Barker, New York Times Bestselling Author
January 27, 2022 07:15 - 48 minutes - 56 MBToday, The Thriller Zone welcomes New York Times Bestselling Author J. D. Barker to discuss his latest book, The Noise; a collaboration with author James Patterson. In this 43rd Episode of TheThrillerZone.com, we come to learn a great deal about how to craft a career in thriller writing, and what it's like to work alongside one of the most prolific authors of this generation. We also learn, thanks to JD, some of the secrets of success from other prolific authors like Dean Koontz. ...
John Gilstrap, New York Times Bestselling Author
January 20, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBToday, New York Times Bestselling Author John Gilstrap joins The Thriller Zone to chat up his latest #VictoriaEmerson #thriller: #BlueFire. With 24 books to his credit, two series, a collection of short stories & novellas, and a YouTube Channel where he helps up-and-coming writers learn some of the nuts & bolts of the business, John shows no signs of slowing down. In this episode, we have a blast. Sure we talk his books, his methods of crafting engaging thrillers, but we also man...
Nick Kolakowski, Pulp Thriller Writer
January 17, 2022 07:15 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBOn today’s 41st episode of The Thriller Zone, join Podcast Host David Temple as thriller writer Nick Kolakowski joins the show. His book #Love&Bullets has been called "Visceral & Vivacious" by author S.A. Cosby...with "Take-No-Prisoners Prose" says author Frank Bill. Love & Bullets: Megabomb Edition is chock full of slick, seedy characters, and a racing plot that'll keep you anxious, nervous and laughing all at the same time, while turning pages as you race to the end. Join us a...
Andrews-Wilson, Dynamic Duo of Thriller Writing
January 13, 2022 07:15 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBOn today’s podcast, I’m happy to welcome the dynamic writing duo of Andrews-Wilson. Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson make up the team who have created a number of exceptionally engaging characters in a number of series. Those series include: Tier One, Sons of Valor, Shepherd Series, and the Presidential Agent Series. On today’s show, we’ll discuss one of their more recent books: ROGUE ASSET, the latest in the WEB Griffin Series. Given this is a repeat performance for these guys—...
Ace Atkins, New York Times Bestselling Author
January 06, 2022 07:15 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBWelcome to the 39th Episode of The Thriller Zone, now in SEASON 2! Today's guest is New York Times Bestselling Author ACE ATKINS. On today's show, Ace talks about putting a period at the end of his character SPENSER. He'll also share how he built a long and lasting friendship with the late Elmore Leonard, and what a profound effect it had on his career. Listen in as we travel down the culinary trail and chat about Beer, Bourbon, Books and BBQ, to mention a few. To learn more abo...
Tammy Temple hosts our 2021 Countdown
December 30, 2021 07:15 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBOn today’s 38th Episode of The Thriller Zone, I welcome Special Guest Tammy Temple to co-host the show with me. Tammy is the Estate Manager for N4FL Worldwide, and one-half of The Dave & Tammy Tour Podcast (currently on hiatus but rumored to return in '22). Tammy joins the podcast to discuss The Thriller Zone's Top Thriller TV Series, Movies, and of course, Books of 2021. Some of them you’ll expect, some you may not. As for TV Series, there were some doozies. And books? There we...
Chris Swann Author of A Fire In The Night
December 24, 2021 07:15 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBHello & welcome once again to The Thriller Zone, I’m your host David Temple and today’s special guest is Christopher Swann bestselling author of A FIRE IN THE NIGHT. I’ll hold all the preamble and simply say, this guest is a genuinely nice fella, an equally smart teacher, and this interview will reward you with some tasty morsels of insight and advice—especially if you’re an aspiring writer. Learn more: ChristopherSwann.com Twitter: @SwannyAuthor Podcast: TheThrillerZone.com an...
Janosh Neumann Graphic Novel Creator
December 17, 2021 07:15 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBToday's guest on TheThrillerZone.com is my new friend, Janoush, you can call him J, Neumann. As a former Russian FSB counterintelligence officer, J has seen his share of the dark side. However, now in his "new career" as Graphic Novel Executive Producer and Creator, he and his wife Victoria, are fulfilling an entirely new mission. Join us as we discuss his RED ATLANTIS GRAPHIC NOVEL, overtaking Hollywood one graphic novel at a time, who will play him in the upcoming adaptation o...