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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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Gray Man's Journey: Mark Greaney on Writing, Research, and Realism
On today's 214th episode of The Thriller Zone with Dave Temple, we're diving deep into the thrilling world of writing with none other than Mark Greaney, the mastermind behind the Gray Man series, and his latest page-turner, "...
Time to Flashback to The Past with Ashley Erwin
On today's 213th episode of The Thriller Zone, we're doing something just a little bit differently. You see I recorded this episode with the lovely and talented Ashley Erwin nearly three years ago...April 2022, to be exact. L...
Scott Turow: The Father of Legal Thrillers Shares His Journey from La…
This 212th episode of the Thriller Zone hosted by Dave Temple, features a captivating interview with Scott Turow, the legendary author known for his contributions to the legal thriller genre. Scott, known as the pioneering au...
Unlocking the Mind of James Patterson: Secrets from a Thriller Master
On today's 211th episode of the #1 thriller podcast, The Thriller Zone, host Dave Temple welcomes the literary titan James Patterson, marking a significant highlight in the podcast's eighth season. The two scribes dive into t...
The Dave & Tammy Year-End Extravaganza: What to Read, Watch, and List…
Welcome to the 3rd annual Dave & Tammy Year-End Extravaganza! This special episode features our favorite Top Ten lists, where we dive into the best books, audiobooks, films, and television series of the year. Join us as we ce...
Unlocking the Secrets of 'Deadbeat': A Deep Dive with Adam Hamdy
On today's 209th episode of The Thriller Zone, the conversation unfolds with host David Temple welcoming back Adam Hamdy, an acclaimed author whose latest work, 'Deadbeat', is the focal point of their engaging dialogue. As th...
From CIA to Novelist: David McCloskey & The Art of Espionage
From CIA to Novelist: David McCloskey & The Art of Espionage On today’s 208th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple welcomes back former CIA analyst and author David McCloskey to discuss his latest thriller, The Sev...
Unlocking a Mystery: A Conversation with Danielle Trussoni
On today's 207th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews New York Times bestselling author Danielle Trussoni about her latest thriller, 'The Puzzle Box.' Together, their engaging conversation covers the ins...
Flying High: Joys of Aviation & Writing with Jack Stewart
On today’s 206th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple welcomes back author Jack Stewart to discuss his latest work in the Battleborn series, particularly the third book, Bogey Spades. The conversation delves into J...
Steve Urszenyi returns to discuss Out In The Cold
On today’s 205th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple welcomes back author Steve Urszenyi to discuss his latest book, 'Out in the Cold.' The conversation explores Steve's journey as a writer, the development of his...
Legal Thrillers and the Art of Tension with Robert Dugoni
On today’s 204th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple engages with bestselling author Robert Dugoni, exploring his journey as a writer, the intricacies of storytelling, and the challenges of adapting books for Holl...
Unveiling Cold Trail with author Taylor Moore
Show Sponsorships are available now for October on The Thriller Zone. Contact David at TheThrillerZone@gmail.com for rates. On today’s 203rd episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple welcomes author Taylor Moore to disc...
The New Reacher IN TOO DEEP with author Andrew Child
On today’s 202nd episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple welcomes Andrew Child, who discusses his writing process, the appeal of the Jack Reacher character, and the collaborative effort with his brother, Lee Child. Th...
Ryan C. Coleman’s Billy the Kid: Where Fact Meets Fiction
Show Sponsorships are available now for October & November on The Thriller Zone. Contact David at TheThrillerZone@gmail.com for rates. On today’s 201st episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple welcomes debut author Rya...
Celebrating 3 years & 200 Episodes with The Real Book Spy's Ryan Steck
In this celebratory 200th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple engages in a lively conversation with Ryan Steck, widely known as the Real Book Spy. They reflect on the evolution of the thriller genre, the impact of...