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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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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

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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

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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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47:54

Ted Flanagan, Author of Every Hidden Thing

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/03/07

Ted 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 Recon

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75:02

Louise Candlish, Sunday Times Bestselling Author

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/03/03

The 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

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67:51

Stephen Hunter, N.Y.Times Bestselling Author &...

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/02/24

On 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’s

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39:14

J. B. Stevens, author of A Therapeutic Death

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/02/17

Hello 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 a minute of

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64:19

Mark Greaney, Number 1 New York Times Bestselling Author

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/02/10

On 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 will also

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30:36

Emilya Naymark, Author of Behind The Lie

The Thriller Zone ·

2022/02/03

On 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 peaceful life for

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