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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 author, the legendary David Baldacci. David is here to chat about his…

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May 1, 2025

How I Made My Biggest Podcast Wish Come True!

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 author, the legendary David Baldacci. David is here to chat about his…

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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 some fantastic emails from you lovely folks. Whether it’s…

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April 24, 2025

Impromptu Listener Mail with Dave Temple of The Thriller Zone

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 some fantastic emails from you lovely folks. Whether it’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 world of storytelling and chatting about the magic of writing first drafts and how every…

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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 world of storytelling and chatting about the magic of writing first drafts and how every…

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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 Temple, and Mark is back to drop some serious knowledge bombs…

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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 Temple, and Mark is back to drop some serious knowledge bombs…

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April 10, 2025

From Celebrity Journalist to Crime Thriller Writer: Meet Nick Kolakowski

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 packed with dark humor and gripping storytelling.…

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April 10, 2025

From Celebrity Journalist to Crime Thriller Writer: Meet Nick Kolakowski

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 packed with dark humor and gripping storytelling.…

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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 crime fiction, and Eric’s latest book, 'Remote the Six', isn't just…

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April 3, 2025

Serial Killer Conversations: The Scoop on '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 crime fiction, and Eric’s latest book, 'Remote the Six', isn't just…

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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 Times Bestselling author. We launch discussing "Monarch," the…

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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 Times Bestselling author. NOTE: FOR THOSE WATCHING, WE…

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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 book, "Don't Tell Me How to Die," a gripping tale about…

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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 book, "Don't Tell Me How to Die," a gripping tale about…

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March 6, 2025

Tess Gerritsen Talks Characters: How Her Books Nearly Write Themselves!

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; perhaps our best season yet! Right off the bat, Tess shares her magical writing…

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March 6, 2025

Tess Gerritsen Talks Characters: How Her Books Nearly Write Themselves!

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; perhaps our best season yet! Right off the bat, Tess shares her magical writing…

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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 anniversary for books! In a conversational style that feels like eavesdropping on…

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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 anniversary for books! In a conversational style that feels like eavesdropping on…

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Feb. 13, 2025

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, "Midnight Black." I'm so pleased that Mark carved out time for a fourth…

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Feb. 13, 2025

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, "Midnight Black." I'm so pleased that Mark carved out time for a fourth…

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Feb. 6, 2025

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. Long story short, I pushed it aside to edit it, while waiting for…

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Feb. 6, 2025

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. Long story short, I pushed it aside to edit it, while waiting for…

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