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The Thriller Zone

If you enjoy thriller books, films & TV series and the writers who create them, then you’ll enjoy the #1 thriller fiction podcast in the world, The Thriller Zone. Now in their 8th season, former radio host & current author Dave Temple talks with the best creative minds in the business for STORIES THAT THRILL!

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55:51

Joey Hartstone, author of The Local

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/06/13

On 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 stoked to

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64:20

Mark Greaney, Number 1 New York Times Bestselling...

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/06/09

Today'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 most

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35:40

Mark Langley, Author of When Silence Screams

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/06/02

On 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 writers we

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60:17

Frank Zafiro, author of The Ride Along

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/05/26

On 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. I promise

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47:38

May Cobb, author of My Summer Darlings

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/05/19

May 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 "Multi-POV"

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59:53

Tori Eldridge, Author of Dance Among The Flames

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/05/12

On 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 "building

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87:13

Joshua Hood, author of The Treadstone Transgression

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/05/05

When 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 in

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64:33

Peter Farris, author of The Devil Himself

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/04/28

On 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 revisiting the

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57:57

Alma Katsu, author of Red Widow

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/04/25

On 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,

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84:57

Marc Cameron, New York Times Bestselling Author

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/04/21

On 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 agent, the

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40:28

Bobby Mathews, author of Living The Gimmick

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/04/18

Author 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 learn more,

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66:57

Scott Blackburn, author of It Dies With You

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2022/04/14

Episode #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 searing

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38:26

Ward Larsen, USA Today Bestselling Author

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/04/07

My 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 comes to

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68:25

Author Kristen Tsetsi guest hosts The Thriller Zone

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/04/04

On 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 they could

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59:37

Aaron Philip Clark, author of Under Color Of Law

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/03/31

Thriller 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 faced with

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66:04

Avanti Centrae, Bestselling Author of The Doomsday...

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/03/24

On 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 Rollins." Join

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62:36

Rick Bleiweiss, Author of Pignon Scorbion

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/03/21

Hello 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,

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28:29

Matt Scott, Author of Surviving the Lion’s Den

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/03/18

On 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 debut

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60:16

Paul Vidich, Author of The MatchMaker

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/03/17

After 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 Episode

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103:17

Jeffery Deaver, International New York Times...

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/03/10

For 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, probably like you,

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