I’m your host David Temple and welcome to Your Front Row Seat to The Best Thriller Writers in the World! On today’s 174th episode of The Thriller Zone Podcast, we welcome #1 New York Times Bestselling Author LISA GARDNER where, among other things, she’s discuss her illustrious career as a thriller writer, and the inspiration behind her book ' Still See You Everywhere .' Lisa will share her evolution from writing romantic suspense to full-on thrillers plus the vital importance of character-driven...
Mar 25, 2024•36 min•Season 6Ep. 174
On today’s 173rd episode of The Thriller Zone , now in our Sixth Season , JACK BEAUMONT , former spy turned author, discusses his world of living in the spy world, as a former fighter pilot, and how those experiences have influenced his writing. Jack shares insights as we dive deep into the world of espionage, his creation of false identities, and perhaps most significantly, the deep psychological toll being a spy can have on a person. Our discussion covers not only his two smash hits, which inc...
Mar 18, 2024•36 min•Season 6Ep. 173
Welcome to The Thriller Zone , I’m your host David Temple. On the TZ we explore the thrilling world of fiction crafted by today's most compelling authors. On today’s 172nd episode, we delve into the thrilling universe of C.J. Box , the mastermind behind unforgettable tales of the American West. From the rugged landscapes of Wyoming to the intricate webs of mystery and suspense, C.J. Box's novels captivate readers with their vivid characters and gripping plots. Join me as we journey through his a...
Mar 11, 2024•34 min•Season 6Ep. 172
On today's 171st episode of The Thriller Zone , New York Times Bestselling author Mark Greaney discusses his latest book, The Chaos Agent. As Mark and I catch up, we reminisce about our previous interactions, as he explains his decision to incorporate the slow burn and tension in his latest thriller that allows readers to delve deeper into the protagonist's character. We also delve into the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and its influence on the story, as Greaney expresses his concerns ab...
Mar 04, 2024•52 min•Season 6Ep. 171
On today's 170th episode of The Thriller Zone , host David Temple and Nick Petrie discuss various topics related to Nick's book 'The Price You Pay'. They talk about personal updates, then delve into the opening scene of the book and the significance of the epigraph. They also explore the characters of Lewis and June Cassidy and the inspiration behind Peter Ash and the theme of PTSD. The conversation touches on writing style, emotional depth, and the possibility of writing romance. They conclude ...
Feb 26, 2024•39 min•Season 6Ep. 170
On today's 169th episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm happy to introduce you to New York Times Bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz. If you're an Orphan X fan, you're going to join our deep dive in that series. Gregg shares insights into crafting a successful series and the journey of writing a long-running character. The conversation also delves into the role of artificial intelligence in the creative arena and the importance of community in storytelling. Hurwitz highlights the differences between nov...
Feb 19, 2024•43 min•Season 6Ep. 169
On today’s 168th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews James Grady , a renowned crime writer, and author of the classic spy thriller, Six Days of the Condor. James discusses his writing journey and the inspiration behind his latest book, The Smoke in Our Eyes , a book that’s available now. He also shares insights into the transition from writing novels to screenwriting, plus the invaluable lessons he learned from working with one of Hollywood’s most prolific television write...
Feb 12, 2024•51 min•Season 6Ep. 168
In this 167th episode of The Thriller Zone, host Dave Temple interviews John Lindstrom, a movie & television star turned debut author. Lindstrom discusses his journey from acting to writing, including his experience writing screenplays and the lessons he learned about storytelling. He also shares the challenges he faced in writing his first book and the importance of authenticity in storytelling. As we get going, Lindstrom reflects on his career in soap operas and the attrition rate in Holly...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 6Ep. 167
On today's 166th episode of The Thriller Zone, as we launch February here in Season SIX, we're thrilled to welcome New York Times Bestselling Author Terry Hayes, the author of the epic novel I AM PILGRIM. In this conversation, host David Temple interviews Terry Hayes about his book 'The Year of the Locust' as well as many of his upcoming projects. The conversation begins with a warm welcome and introduction, then dives into a discussion about Terry's new book, as David expresses his admiration f...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 166
On today’s episode 165th episode of The Thriller Zone I’m happy to introduce you to a long-time fan and friend of our show, Mr. Terrence McCauley. He kicks off SEASON SIX with a discussion about his latest thriller CHICAGO 63, a fictional account of a plot to assassinate President Kennedy. As a bit of history, Terrence is an award-winning novelist, a member of various writer associations, and on today's show discusses his writing career plus shares his journey of writing in multiple genres, incl...
Jan 29, 2024•46 min•Season 6Ep. 165
Yes, although this is THE BRAND NEW SEASON SIX, kicking off 2024, we are offering this BOUCHERCON REPLAY which was recorded at The Bouchercon Convention in San Diego last summer. Some are legends, while others are legends in the making. Either way, six of the authors in the Atria Mystery Bus/Simon & Schuster family, have come together for brief conversations, face-to-face, with me to talk about their latest works at the Bouchercon 23 event in San Diego, California. Please welcome my guests: ...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 164
In this 163rd and FINAL episode of 2023's podcast The Thriller Zone, David & Tammy Temple discuss their top 10 books, films, and TV shows of the year. The dynamic duo begin by introducing the show by setting the holiday mood. Next, they dive into their top 10 lists, starting with their favorite Television Shows and favorite Feature Films. Tammy also brings up favorite documentaries of the year. And finally, and the "real reason" for the show, Dave & Tammy share their Top 10 Favorite Book...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 5Ep. 163
The Thriller Zone Podcast Episode Synopsis On this exciting episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple welcomes author Todd Goldberg to discuss his latest novel, "Gangsters Don't Die." David introduces Todd as one of the funniest, most engaging, and educated authors to ever grace the podcast. They dive into a variety of topics, including Todd's prolific writing career, his fascination with gangsters, and the inspiration behind his characters. Todd shares that his interest in organized crime...
Dec 26, 2023•51 min•Season 5Ep. 162
Hello and welcome to the 161st episode of The Thriller Zone. Today marks the next to the last time an author will appear on this podcast in 2023. I’m your host David Temple and our guest is a member of our RISING STAR MONTH . Steve Stratton is an author I’ve followed for nearly two years, and today I’m excited to present his new thriller, SHADOW SANCTION, the latest in the Lance Bear Wolf Series. Today, Steve talks to me about his illustrious career in the military, and the secret service, and s...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 161
On today's 160th episode of The Thriller Zone , I'm happy to spend some time with debut author Steve Urszenyi as we discuss his thriller novel, Perfect Shot. Sure, we cover his experience as a writer, but be sure to listen as he shares the story behind the breathtaking opening scene, plus his reasoning behind and the process of choosing a female protagonist Alexandre Martel. As you may guess, we learn how Perfect Shot is the first book in a series featuring Alex. One of my favorite parts of this...
Dec 11, 2023•47 min•Season 5Ep. 160
On today's 159th Episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm very excited to welcome Jack Stewart, author of UNKNOWN RIDER. Yes, Jack grew up dreaming of being a TOPGUN pilot, after seeing the movie that nearly catapulted Tom Cruise's career into orbit. But it was more than that; it was a love and passion for flying. Anyhow, we learn all about that in the show. And a whole lot more. So kick back and relax, and get ready to hear a story about a guy who had a dream. He followed that dream. Crafted a number ...
Dec 05, 2023•57 min•Season 5Ep. 159
Welcome to the 158th episode of The Thriller Zone Podcast, where we delve into the minds of the greatest crime and thriller fiction authors of our time. Today, we have the immense pleasure of sitting down with the legendary Patricia Cornwell, the mastermind behind the gripping Kay Scarpetta series. From her humble beginnings as a computer analyst to becoming a best-selling author, Cornwell's journey is as fascinating as the characters she brings to life. In this episode, we'll take a deep dive i...
Nov 27, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 158
On today's 157th episode of The Thriller Zone, and in celebration of Women Thriller Writers Month, I'm happy to introduce you to M. M. DeLuca. Marjorie has written a new suspense thriller with a literary influence I think you'll enjoy. It's called The Night Side, and on today's show, we discuss how she got started, how she was discovered, and what she plans to do with this newfound fame. I'm confident that you'll quickly notice her quiet charm, her dogged determination, and her appreciation of b...
Nov 20, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 157
On today's 156th episode of The Thriller Zone, we welcome International Bestselling & New York Times Bestselling author, Tess Gerritsen, as we launch NOVEMBER WOMEN THRILLER WRITERS MONTH ! To many, Tess is a household name, what with her Rizzoli and Isles Detective Series, a number of books that generated a hit television series, as well as many other series of books. Her newest thriller, The Spy Coast, is flat-out one more spectacular read. As you'll hear in this show, I've listed it among...
Nov 06, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 156
On today's 155th episode of The Thriller Zone, we're happy to provide a Bonus REPLAY of an earlier pre-recorded session with our friend and New York Times Bestselling author Mark Greaney. Learn more about Mark and his books at MarkGreaneyBooks.com As always stay in touch with us at TheThrillerZone.com , follow us on X @thethrillerzone and drop a note at thethrillerzone@gmail.com Cheers, David Temple, host The Thriller Zone promises to wrap 2024 in a BIG way...Stay Tuned! Questions? Just write us...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 155
Today's 154th episode of The Thriller Zone is a BONUS REPLAY, featuring #1 New York Times Bestselling author David Ellis. David has written a stunning psychological thriller called LOOK CLOSER, and today we talk about it. Learn more about David at DavidEllis.com The Thriller Zone promises to wrap 2024 in a BIG way...Stay Tuned! Questions? Just write us at "thethrillerzone@gmail.com"
Oct 09, 2023•45 min•Season 5Ep. 154
On today's 153rd BONUS episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm happy to welcome our friend Eric Bishop to the podcast. Eric joins us to discuss his latest thriller, the novella entitled RANSOMED DAUGHTER. He is also the author of The Body Man, a full-length novel that was originally published through an independent publisher. While Eric's new thriller may be short and sweet, he manages to pack a lot of punch into the story, and as you'll hear, has a few things to say about the wide world of self-publi...
Oct 05, 2023•21 min•Season 5Ep. 153
Today we kick off October with our 152nd episode of The Thriller Zone, where we welcome super agent Mark Gottlieb. Mark is the Vice-President of Trident Media Group and is a highly-ranked literary agent in overall deals and other individual categories. He is actively building his client list of authors using that same initiative and insight for identifying talented writers. Mark works directly with authors, helping to manage and grow the careers of numerous New York Times bestselling and promine...
Oct 02, 2023•45 min•Season 5Ep. 152
On today's 151st episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm happy to welcome Joe Kenda, the original Homicide Hunter, for a return visit to our show. You see, last time we spoke, Joe was promoting his True Crime non-fiction book KILLER TRIGGERS. This time, Joe's back to talk about his thriller fiction debut, ALL IS NOT FORGIVEN. Joe is a retired Colorado Springs Police Department detective lieutenant who was involved in 387 homicide cases over a 23-year career. He solved 356 cases, a closure rate of 92%,...
Sep 25, 2023•47 min•Season 5Ep. 151
On today's 150th episode of The Thriller Zone, we welcome Lou Berney to discuss his latest thriller DARK RIDE. Here are what a few notable authors (and one podcast host) has to say about this heart-wrenching thriller. Don Winslow calls it " REMARKABLE !" TJ Newman calls it " BRILLIANT !" Lisa Unger calls it " BREATHLESS !" Kent Krueger calls it " DYNAMITE !" SA Cosby calls it " Lou's best work yet !" And allow me to finish with my two cents: "SURPRISING & MOVING!" PRE-ORDER your copy today h...
Sep 18, 2023•38 min•Season 5Ep. 150
On today's 149th episode, we feature SIX authors of various stature. Some are legends. Others, legends in the making. Either way, six of the authors in the Atria Mystery Bus/Simon & Schuster family, have come together for brief conversations, face-to-face, with me to talk about their latest works at the Bouchercon 23 event in San Diego, California. The featured authors include: Chris Hauty, I. S. Berry, Amando Correa, Christine McKenzie, Katy Hays and Jack Carr. Their books are stunning. The...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 149
On today's 148th episode of The Thriller Zone, we're thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling author Kyle Mills. Kyle is the superb author who took over the Vince Flynn legacy series of the Mitch Rapp stories. And today he speaks about his latest thriller CODE RED, and how he plans to hand off the series to another iconic author, Don Bentley. If you're a fan of military-themed thrillers, then you no doubt are supremely aware of Kyle's masterful handling of Mitch Rapp. This is taken from Ky...
Sep 11, 2023•56 min•Season 5Ep. 148
On today's 147th episode of The Thriller Zone, I could not be more stoked to welcome the legendary Hollywood Writer/Producer and New York Times Bestselling Author Lee Goldberg. There are talented guys who aren't always nice. And there are nice guys who aren't always talented. Then you meet someone like Lee who is both super talented and couldn't be nicer. Bonus? He has some of the best writing advice to offer our audience yet. Sure, some of it you've heard before. And yes, a couple of points mak...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 147
On today's BONUS episode of The Thriller Zone, #146 to be exact, we welcome return guest ELI CRANOR, author of Ozark Dogs. If you'll recall, Eli joined us last summer when he share with us his dark and heart-wrenching debut novel Don't Know Tough. Now, he's back. And better than ever. With a book that will sear your consciousness with another dark and foreboding story you won't soon forget. Want to learn more? Visit EliCranor.com and always FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE to our channels TheThrillerZone.com an...
Aug 31, 2023•54 min•Season 5Ep. 146
On this 145th episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm excited to be hanging out with yet another outstanding author of thriller fiction. Today, it's Taylor Moore, author of Ricochet. If you haven't heard of Taylor before, it may be because this is only his third book; however, there's one thing I can guarantee: you'll be hearing a LOT more from this phenomenal writer. Ricochet, the third in the Garrett Kohl Series, has everything you're looking for in a thriller: fast action, superb suspense, an intri...
Aug 28, 2023•51 min•Season 5Ep. 145
