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Tag Archives: thrillers
12 mysteries for your January reading list
Time and time again, we have learned that BookPage readers have a soft spot for suspense. In January, we recommend 12 books that will appeal to a range of mystery lovers—from those who love adventure thrillers, to those who read … Continue reading
Monday Contest: Win 10 thrillers!
It’s been two months since our last thriller giveaway, so I’d say it’s time for another whirl! This week, enter to win 10 suspenseful novels, in a variety of genres: detective fiction, historical mysteries, action-packed international thrillers. We know that … Continue reading
The next generation of thriller readers
Sometimes, it seems like the phrase “YA trend” is an understatement. Topics don’t just become popular or frequent in teen lit—they explode. It’s like a game of musical chairs, and when the music stops, everyone wants the same chair. Lately, … Continue reading
It’s thriller week at BookPage!
I am unofficially declaring this thriller week at BookPage, what with our awesome giveaway of 10 (count ‘em!) suspense novels, our thriller-themed BookPageXTRA and two new interviews with popular mystery authors. Also, it doesn’t hurt that The Twelve is finally … Continue reading
Read all about it: a cheerleading nightmare
One of my favorite thrillers of 2010 was Still Missing by Chevy Stevens, an oh-so-creepy story of a realtor who is abducted at an open house. So I was really excited to see that Stevens praised the “dark and twisted … Continue reading
Book fortune: Stories to keep you up at night
Click here for more info on this feature. Reader name: Kath Hometown: Springport, Michigan Favorite genres: mystery, thrillers, horror Favorite authors: Linwood Barclay, Harlan Coben, Dean Koontz, Stephen King, John Saul Two novels that have nearly topped out BookPage editors’ … Continue reading
Stories that keep you guessing
We know our readers love suspense; our thriller-oriented contests nearly always get more entries than any other genre (see: Sandra Brown and George Pelecanos and Laura Lippman), and I routinely receive book fortune requests from readers who are eager to … Continue reading
Laura Caldwell on aging Izzy McNeil
From earthquakes to hurricanes, it seems like weather has been on everyone’s mind lately. Here in Nashville, it has literally gone from 100° and sunny to a chilly mid-60s in a matter of days. In a guest post for The … Continue reading
Book fortune: Gothic suspense and historical fiction
Click here for more info on this feature. Reader name: Kammie Hometown: Wayland, NY Favorite genres: gothic, historical fiction, thrillers, suspense Favorite authors: Joyce Carol Oates, John Jakes, Greg Isles, Patricia Cornwell, Gregory Maguire Favorite books: the Wicked series, the … Continue reading
Monday contest: Two masters of the thriller genre
It’s a big week for thriller fans, as two of the best writers around—Laura Lippman and George Pelecanos—have new books coming out. Even better, one lucky reader will get to win them both. I’ll let the experts—our reviewers—explain why these … Continue reading
Monday contest: Pump your adrenaline
Summer is the season of suspense, didn’t you know? Okay, suspense novels are actually in season all of the time, but looking at the July print edition of BookPage, you’d think we suddenly just discovered the genre. On pages 8-9, … Continue reading
Monday contest: A new level of audiobook
In this week’s contest, we’re all winners. Author A.J. Scudiere is offering a free download of her thriller, Vengeance, in “AudioMovie” format to BookPage readers. Click here for the free download, which is available until April 17. Just add the … Continue reading
