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Aug. 20, 2025

Meet the Masters: Borgos and Byrne in the Thriller Zone

On today's 238th episode of The Thriller Zone with host Dave Temple, we're diving into the world of thrilling literature with two amazing authors: James Byrne and Bruce Borgos. We’re all about the casual vibes this episode, b...

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Aug. 6, 2025

Summer Vibes & Thriller Talk: A Chat with Kyle Mills

Get ready to dive into the thrilling world of Kyle Mills and his latest book, FADE IN ! This 237TH episode of The Thriller Zone with Dave Temple is packed with all sorts of fun and insightful chatter as we explore the fascina...

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July 23, 2025

Dive Into The List: A Killer Conversation with Steve Berry

Hello and welcome to the 236th episode of The Thriller Zone with Dave Temple, Your #1 Thriller FIction Film & TV Podcast in the world! Today we dive into the thrilling world of Steve Berry, the mastermind behind the gripping ...

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July 16, 2025

From Patrols to Prose: How Adam Plantinga Blends Cop Life with Thrill…

Welcome to the 235th episode of The Thriller Zone with Dave Temple. Get ready to dive into the thrilling world of Adam Plantinga, whose latest book, *Hard Town*, promises to keep you on the edge of your seat! Right off the ba...

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July 2, 2025

Fog and Fury: A Deep Dive with Rachel Howzell Hall

On today's 234th episode of The Thriller Zone, host Dave Temple sits down with Rachel Howzell Hall for a return performance to discuss her latest thriller FOG AND FURY. As always, Rachel is a superb guest, and she provides in...

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June 26, 2025

Thrills, Skills, and Publishing Deals: A Chat with Robert Gottlieb

Today, host Dave Temple is diving into the nitty-gritty of the publishing world with the legendary Robert Gottlieb, the chairman of Trident Media Group. Robert has the inside scoop on how books go from mere words on a page to...

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June 19, 2025

Four Years of Thrills: Megan Abbott Spills the Secrets!

Welcome to not only the 232nd episode of The Thriller Zone, but we are also celebrating our 4-YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!! Can you believe it? Four years of thrilling stories, incredible guests, and a whole lot of banter. Who better ...

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June 12, 2025

Why You Shouldn't Miss Thomas Trang's Debut: Dark Neon Dirt

Get ready to dive into the wild world of “Dark Neon Dirt,” because today's 231st episode with Dave Temple, the host of The Thriller Zone, we’re hanging out with debut author Thomas Trang. Let me tell you, this cat knows how t...

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June 5, 2025

Emily Bestler on Unmasking the Secrets of Bestsellers

On today's 230th episode of The Thriller Zone with Dave Temple, get ready to dive into the thrilling world of book publishing with the fabulous Emily Bestler, a true rock star in the industry! We’re talking about her journey ...

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May 29, 2025

Lights, Camera, Read! Josh Mendoza Talks Books and Films

On today's 229th episode of The Thriller Zone, host Dave Temple dives into the thrilling world of indie authorship with the debut of Josh Mendoza and his book, *Shadow of the Eternal Watcher*. Right off the bat, this title ha...

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May 22, 2025

Double the Thrills: A Memorial Day Special!

The 228th episode of The Thriller Zone is a laid-back, celebratory throwback as host Dave Temple takes a breather for Memorial Day weekend. He’s treating us to a thrilling two-for-one special with interviews from two heavywei...

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May 15, 2025

Jack Stewart Unplugged: Co-Authoring and Crafting Thrillers

Get ready to dive into Episode #227 when host Dave Temple leads The Thriller Zone with an electrifying conversation in the world of Silent Horizons with his pal Jack Stewart! We’re kicking off this chat by unpacking the thril...

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May 8, 2025

Wes Browne's Success Recipe: Noir Crime, Craft Beer and Compelling Ch…

Welcome to our 226th episode of The Thriller Zone, as host Dave Temple welcomes Wes Browne, the mastermind behind the gripping novel 'They All Fall the Same,' for an enjoyable conversation. We chat about everything from the g...

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May 2, 2025

Air Marshal Turned Thriller Author Gary Quesenberry

Today's Bonus Episode of The Thriller Zone with Dave Temple dives into a thrilling discussion with new author Gary Quesenberry, who's just dropped his debut book, *Homecoming*. We kick things off by exploring the gripping wor...

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May 1, 2025

David Baldacci's Leap from Legal Thrillers to Historical Fiction

Hello and welcome to Episode #224 with host Dave Temple. It's your #1 Thriller Fiction, Film & TV Podcast where Dave interviews the giants of thriller fiction. And today, we’re happy to have #1 New York Times bestselling auth...

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April 24, 2025

Thrills and Thanks: A Cozy Listener Mail Session with Dave

Get ready to dive into a whirlwind of listener love on this episode of the Thriller Zone! I’m David Temple, your trusty host, and today, we’re flipping the script a bit – instead of chatting with an author, I’m pouring over s...

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April 17, 2025

Tea, Tales, and Thrillers: The Adrian McKinty Experience

On today's 222nd episode of the world-famous Thriller Zone, host Dave Temple sits down with New York Times bestselling author Adrian McKinty, creator of the Sean Duffy Series. Together, they’re diving deep into the thrilling ...

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April 11, 2025

Unlocking Book Publishing Secrets with Agent Mark Gottlieb

On today's 221st and BONUS episode of The Thriller Zone, I dive into the nitty-gritty of the publishing world with my good friend Mark Gottlieb, Senior VP and top literary agent at Trident Media Group. I'm your host Dave Temp...

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April 10, 2025

From Celebrity Journalist to Crime Thriller Writer: Meet Nick Kolakow…

Join host Dave Temple for episode #220 as he takes us on a wild and thrilling ride in the world of crime fiction as we chat with the incredibly talented Nick Kolakowski! Nick has a new book out, "Where the Bones Lie," that’s ...

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April 3, 2025

Serial Killer Conversations: 'Remote the Six' with Eric Rickstad

On today's 219th episode of The Thriller Zone with host Dave Temple, we dive into the world of thrillers with New York Times bestselling author Eric Rickstad. This show is like a rollercoaster ride through the dark alleys of ...

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March 20, 2025

Ryan Steck puts his heart into writing MONARCH for Ted Bell's legacy

On today's 218th episode of The Thriller Zone with Dave Temple, we're diving into the heart of thriller fiction as we chat with Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy, and Byrdie Bell, the daughter of the late Ted Bell, a New York Tim...

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March 13, 2025

Marshall Karp's Killer Secrets: Writing Thrillers that Pack a Punch

On today's 217th episode, we’re diving into the mind of the legendary Marshall Karp, a true master of the thriller genre and co-author with the great James Patterson. You’re in for a genuine treat as we unpack Karp's latest b...

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March 6, 2025

Tess Gerritsen Talks Characters: How Her Books Nearly Write Themselve…

Thriller writer Tess Gerritsen, the brilliant mind behind over 30 award-winning novels, is back on our podcast, and we're diving headfirst into her latest gem, "The Summer Guest," here on our 216th episode of Season 8; perhap...

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Feb. 20, 2025

From Elk Hunts to Epic Tales: C.J. Box's Journey to #25

On today's 215th episode, host Dave Temple is diving into the wild world of C.J. Box's latest thrill ride, Battle Mountain, the 25th installment in his Joe Pickett series. Can you believe it? Twenty-five! That’s like a silver...

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