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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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58:21

Kevin Tumlinson Thriller Writer of Compromised

The Thriller Zone ·

2021/11/15

Hello and welcome to another episode of THE THRILLER ZONE, I’m your host David Temple. This marks the third week of our Two Guests Each Week in our Happy Thanks-For-Giving-Your-Support in November. Today’s guest is prolific self-published author Kevin Tumlinson. He needs little introduction for many writers in the self-pub space. With no less than 40 books to his credit, Kevin also hosts a podcast, and acts as Director of Marketing for Draft2Digital. Now, put your ears together for my

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42:25

Eric Bishop Thriller Author of The Body Man

The Thriller Zone ·

2021/11/12

On today's show I have the pleasure and honor of welcoming a super talent to the show. He's also a great guy and a new friend. Eric Bishop is a debut author with a debut hit called THE BODY MAN. There's a lot to cover, plus plenty of silly fun, so let's get to it. Time to get in The Thriller Zone. Learn more: EricpBishop.com and TheThrillerZone.com Get your copy of THE POSER, starring Detective Pat Norelli, a Hollywood cop with beauty, brains & brass...casings. If you like Michael

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50:59

Nicole Baart New York Times Bestselling Author

The Thriller Zone ·

2021/11/08

Today marks the first episode of this second week in our Two-Shows-a-Week for the entire month of Happy Thanks-for-giving-your support November. Last Monday, we spoke with William Boyle, and Friday, our guest was William Kent Krueger. Now, this week we welcome both Nicole Baart and newcomer, Eric Bishop. I’m feeling confident you’ll love today’s podcast as New York Times Bestselling Author Nicole Baart shares with her several nifty inside tips to getting noticed, published and an agent

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49:52

Kent Krueger New York Times Bestselling Author

The Thriller Zone ·

2021/11/05

Today marks the second episode of the week in our Two-Shows-a-Week for the entire month of Thanks-For-Giving-Your-Support November. On Monday, we spoke with William Boyle, and today’s special guest is New York Times Bestselling Author, William Kent Krueger. With 18 books—9 of which are New York Times Bestsellers, along with no less than 17 award-winning short stories, Kent Krueger is a prolific writer, but even more? He’s one heckuva nice guy with a kind spirit and profound insights on

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37:32

William Boyle, crime writer of Shoot The Moonlight Out

The Thriller Zone ·

2021/11/01

Hello and welcome to the 26th episode of The Thriller Zone, I’m your host David Temple. On today’s show, I’m excited to introduce you to William Boyle, the author of the soon-to-be runaway hit, SHOOT THE MOONLIGHT OUT. Okay, so I’m biased because I loved this book, and I think you too, especially if you enjoy character-driven stories with both grit and heart. Now, I’ll tell you right up front, we had a little bit of tech issues, but don’t let the occasional garble mess with your head,

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77:12

Chris Hauty, Thriller Author and Screenplay Writer

The Thriller Zone ·

2021/10/29

Chris Hauty is a fixture in Hollywood, having crafted a number of blockbuster screenplays. But you know what else? He's also a helluva thriller writer. His books Deep State, Savage Road, and the upcoming Storm Rising (May 2022), feature a spunky, smart character named Haley Chill. You can tell this guy has a long future still ahead of him, as he has the magic touch to cut through the clutter, and deliver a page-turning read that's certain to pleasure thriller writers everywhere. You know

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58:24

PJ Vernon, the thriller author of BATH HAUS

The Thriller Zone ·

2021/10/22

Today's guest on The Thriller Zone is thriller writer, PJ Vernon. His latest book, BATH HAUS, is a taught, nerve-wracking thriller, that will have you wondering WTH right up to nearly the end. While it is -themed (as a bit of a warning), it's a terrific story, and is chock full of everything you want in a thriller: mystery, intrigue, murder, tension, , and nasty, yet always alluring, characters. This is the second novel from this relatively new writer, but you can be certain you'll be

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79:08

Former CIA Officer and current Thriller Writer David...

The Thriller Zone ·

2021/10/15

On today's 23rd episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm happy to introduce you to David McCloskey, author of Damascus Station. I feel confident saying you'll enjoy getting to know him as much as I have. And to be frank, I think this guy will be one of those authors you’ll read for years to come. In fact, if you enjoy John Le Carre, you’ll really enjoy his latest page-turning thriller. I read it, and personally feel it has it all; intrigue, murder, espionage, and even romance. Yes; David has a

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79:45

Cyber Liability Consultant & Thriller Lover, Sean...

The Thriller Zone ·

2021/10/08

Hello, and welcome to yet another edition of The Thriller Zone; Episode 22 to be exact, where my special guest is Sean O’Rourke, a Cyber Liability Consultant in New York. Sean is also a close friend and avid Thriller movie lover—one of the reasons I asked him to join me to launch a new part of our show where we discuss the best thriller tv shows, and in today’s case, movies. Yes, we’re taking a slight detour today by having someone on who isn’t a thriller writer, but as I mentioned, we

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76:10

Tori Eldridge, Thriller Author & 5th Degree Blackbelt

The Thriller Zone ·

2021/10/01

Welcome to The Thriller Zone. Today I’m happy to welcome Tori Eldridge to the show. She's a gal who has literally done it all! She’s been an actor, a singer, and a dancer, but she is perhaps best known for her -kicking black-belt Ninja talents and her riveting Lily Wong thriller series. Yes, Tori and I get to chat about a wide variety of topics…from the best asian teas in the world, to one of my favorite topics: barbecue ribs, and of course, her recent smash bit, The Ninja Betrayed

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54:00

Author Kristen Tsetsi

The Thriller Zone ·

2021/09/24

On Today’s Thriller Zone, I’m happy to welcome Author, Journalist and Podcaster, Kristen Tsetsi. Kris is the author of The Age of the Child, The Year of Dan Palace, Pretty Much True, and the Amazon Vella thriller series, Hindsight—a story series we’ll be chatting about on today’s show. Kris is also an author of numerous short stories, novellas and journals, as well as one of the Q&A Specialists for JaneFriedman.com. Jane is an authoritative voice in the publishing industry, as well as

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63:40

Thriller and mystery writer, Suzanne Chazin

The Thriller Zone ·

2021/09/17

Hello and welcome to another episode of The Thriller Zone, I’m your host, David Temple. Before we start, I have to say I’m one of the luckiest guys in the world. I mean, besides having a lovely and brilliant wife, an adorable dog, and a great life in Southern California, I get to hang out and talk with some of the most talented thriller writers in the world today. I mean, c’mon…how cool is that? I’m really quite grateful. And today is no different, because on today’s episode I get to sit

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69:56

New York Times Bestselling Author Fred Burton

The Thriller Zone ·

2021/09/15

FRED BURTON is a New York Times bestselling author and a premiere authority on Protective Intelligence & Security. Writing alongside author Samuel Katz, Beirut Rules: The Murder of a CIA Station Chief and Hezbollah's War Against America debuted nearly three years ago, but is still talked about today. Other of Fred's books include: Ghost: Confessions of a Counterterrorism Agent, Chasing Shadows: A Special Agent's Lifelong Hunt to Bring a Cold War Assassin to Justice, and Under Fire: The

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77:52

Thriller Writer J. Todd Scott

The Thriller Zone ·

2021/09/10

On today’s episode of The Thriller Zone, I’m pleased to welcome thriller writer J. Todd Scott, author of LOST RIVER. With 27 years on duty under his badge, Todd has served his country as a DEA Agent. However, in his spare time, he’s also crafted a number of crime stories that will literally leave you breathless. As you’ll soon learn, Todd and I share a good many likes, besides writing; they include: craft beer, good bourbon and Elmore Leonard. And despite working in a dangerous business

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66:49

The Dynamic Writing Duo of Andrews-Wilson

The Thriller Zone ·

2021/09/03

Hello and welcome to The Thriller Zone, I’m your host David Temple. On today’s show I’m thrilled to welcome the dynamic duo of Andrews-Wilson. Brian Andrews & Jeffrey Wilson are both Navy Veterans and the writing team behind: The Tier One, The Shepherds and WEB Griffin’s Presidential Agent Series, PLUS the upcoming DARK INTERCEPT. When not raising their families—in separate states, no less—these best friends are writing not one…but four books a year. And with no signs of slowing

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113:52

The Thriller Zone Bonus Podcast #4 featuring: The...

The Thriller Zone ·

2021/08/31

Welcome to the fourth & final BONUS EPISODE of The Thriller Zone Podcast, featuring The Poser. As you may know by now, earlier this month, I decided to offer some additional thriller entertainment to my listeners with a work of my own. Last year I released the mystery/thriller The Poser, based upon my character, Hollywood Detective Pat Norelli, and shortly after, I released the audiobook (available here). And thus sprung the idea...which is simple & free! For this last Tuesday of

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66:58

Caitlin Rother, New York Time Bestselling True Crime...

The Thriller Zone ·

2021/08/27

Hello and welcome to The Thriller Zone, I’m David Temple. Today, I’m honored to have New York Times Bestselling True Crime Author and Pulitzer Prize Nominee, Caitlin Rother on the show. As you’ll quickly learn, Caitlin is an aficionado when it comes to true crime. And with 19 years of Investigative Journalism and 14 books under her belt—plus two more in the works—Caitlin is a force to be reckoned with. Listen as Caitlin shares an investigation so complex and so bizarre, you’ll leave the

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125:50

The Thriller Zone Bonus Podcast #3 featuring: The...

The Thriller Zone ·

2021/08/24

Welcome to the third BONUS EPISODE of THE THRILLER ZONE Podcast, featuring The Poser. Earlier this month, I decided to offer some additional thriller entertainment to my listeners with a work of my own. Last year I released the mystery/thriller The Poser, based upon my character, Hollywood Detective Pat Norelli, and shortly after, I released its audiobook (available here). And the idea is simple and free! For the remaining Tuesdays of August, I’m offering the audiobook in four, 25-chapter

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80:35

New York Times Bestselling Author Don Bentley

The Thriller Zone ·

2021/08/20

Hi David Temple the host of The Thriller Zone podcast, and today I’m happy to welcome New York Times Bestselling author Don Bentley to the show. Don is one of those brave Americans who has served his country in several ways, and who—along with his wife—has managed to build professions while raising three children--while still finding the time to craft the non-stop action of the Matt Drake Series, and the Tom Clancy Thriller, Target Acquired. On today’s show, Don will share his lessons on

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153:28

The Thriller Zone Bonus Podcast #2 featuring: The Poser

The Thriller Zone ·

2021/08/17

Welcome to the second BONUS EPISODE of THE THRILLER ZONE Podcast, featuring The Poser. Recently, I came up with an idea to offer some additional thriller entertainment to my listeners with a work of my own. Last year I released the mystery/thriller The Poser, based upon my character, Hollywood Detective Pat Norelli, and shortly after, I released its audiobook (available here). Here's the idea: for the remaining Tuesdays of August, I’m offering the audiobook in four, 25-chapter long

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