Anthology series featuring presentations recorded live, plus classics from the Ave Maria Radio archives.
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Podcast host and thriller author David Temple gives you a front-row seat to the best thriller writers in the world. If you like thriller fiction in Books, Movies, and TV Shows, you’ll love The Thriller Zone Podcast.
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Reverie means to daydream but sometimes when we zone out, our anxiety and intrusive thoughts can creep in. We might start to think about our anxieties and worst fears. Sometimes we get caught up in obscure thoughts about disturbing events occurring, or that have occurred, in the world. As humans, we can naturally become curious about these horrible happenings in life. Paige narrates stories of crimes, sits down and talks with victims' loved ones, chats with other podcasters, survivors, and o ...
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New York Times Bestselling Author TJ Newman on Worst Case Scenario and her biggest fear
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On today’s 195th & Final episode of Season Six of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews New York Times Bestselling Author TJ Newman about her latest book, Worst Case Scenario. They discuss the inspiration behind the book, the research process, and the challenges of writing a plot-heavy thriller. Ms. Newman shares her gratitude for the suc…
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Putting on the Mind of Christ
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Debut author Henry Wise Explores Southern Roots and Writing Southern Noir
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On today’s 194th episode and FINAL SHOW of SEASON SIX, we welcome Henry Wise, author of the debut thriller Holy City, as he joins David Temple on The Thriller Zone. David and Henry discuss Henry's Southern roots and how they influenced his writing, his experience at both Virginia Military Institute and Ole Miss. MORE importantly they discuss the pr…
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Bruce Borgos, author of Shades of Mercy, on Creating Genuine Characters with Personal Experiences
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On today’s 193rd episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews author Bruce Borges about his latest book, Shades of Mercy. They discuss the process of writing and the fear of not being able to recreate the success of previous books. They also touch on topics such as imposter syndrome and the importance of giving oneself permission to a…
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New York Times Bestselling Author Brian Freeman
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On today’s 192nd episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews author Brian Freeman about his latest book, Break Every Rule. They discuss the importance of engaging readers' emotions, the balance between description and pacing, and the challenges of writing a second book in a series. Freeman shares his writing process and emphasizes th…
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Steve Stratton pops by The TZ for a Summer Bonus Episode
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On today's Bonus Episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews author Steve Stratton to discuss Steve's journey as an author, the success of his audiobook, and the release of his novella. They also touch on the challenges of the publishing industry and the importance of networking and community in the thriller genre. The conversation h…
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David & Tammy Temple present The Thriller Zone TOP 20 Summer Reads
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On today’s 190th episode of The Thriller Zone, David and Tammy Temple discuss their TOP 20 SUMMER READS! David shares his formula for selecting the books and highlights a variety of thrillers, including military, political, and southern thrillers. They also mention debut authors and books that are in development for TV series. The episode concludes…
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The Thrilling Plot of Echo Road by Kendra Elliot and Melinda Leigh
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On today’s 189th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews authors Melinda Lee and Kendra Elliott about their collaborative novel, Echo Road. The two guest authors discuss how they came together to write the book, and their process of alternating chapters and maintaining consistent character voices. Elliot and Leigh also talk about…
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New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr discusses The Power of Emotion in Storytelling
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On today’s 188th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr about his latest thriller, Red Sky Mourning. Jack and Dave discuss Carr's growth as a writer and his commitment to constantly improving his craft. They also touch on topics such as imposter syndrome, complacency, and the import…
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May Cobb is the author of The Hollywood Assistant
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On today’s 187th episode host David Temple celebrates THE THRILLER ZONE’S three-year anniversary with author May Cobb. They discuss May's journey from being David's first guest to having her book, The Hunting Wives, adapted into a TV series. May shares her experience working in Hollywood and the surreal feeling of seeing her book come to life on se…
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A Suspenseful Journey into 1950s Florida by Edgar-winning author Lori Roy
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On today's 186th BONUS Episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple is happy to welcome two-time Edgar Award-winning Author Lori Roy as she discusses her latest book, Lake County. The book is set in 1950s Florida and follows the story of Addie Ann, a young woman who tells a lie to pursue her dream of becoming a Hollywood actress. However, her li…
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New York Times Bestselling Author Meg Gardiner and The Challenges of Researching Dark Subjects
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On today’s 185th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews New York Times bestselling author Meg Gardner. They discuss a wide variety of topics, including Meg's collaboration with Michael Mann on Heat 2, her writing process, and her latest book, Shadowheart. They also deep-dive Meg’s other books, as well as discussing Meg’s experie…
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David Ignatius, New York Times Bestselling Author and Washington Post Columnist
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On today's 184th episode of The Thriller Zone, a BONUS episode at that, we're pleased to welcome Washington Post Contributor and New York Times Bestselling Author David Ignatius. On this podcast, David talks with us about his latest thriller, Phantom Orbit, and shares the inspiration and research behind his latest thriller, as well as the real-worl…
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Ryan Steck is The Real Book Spy and author of Out For Blood
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On today’s 183rd episode of The Thriller Zone we’ve a special treat. If you’re a fan of Thriller & Crime Fiction, then you’ve no doubt heard of The Real Book Spy. Well, today we sit down with Ryan Steck to discuss his latest thriller OUT FOR BLOOD. This latest entry picks up where the last Matthew Redd thriller left off…with one exception. Redd’s d…
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John Katzenbach, #1 International Bestselling Author of Jack's Boys
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On today's 182nd episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews #1 International bestselling author John Katzenbach about his book Jack's Boys. They discuss the nature of storytelling in thrillers and the importance of creating complete and psychologically attuned characters. Katzenbach also shares how his experience as a criminal court…
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New York Times Bestselling author Eric Rickstad and his thriller Lilith
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On today's 181st episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews New York Times Bestselling author Eric Rickstad about his book "Lilith." Lilith explores the theme of school shootings and the emotional impact on the victims and their families. Mr. Rickstad discusses his background as a writer and the influences that shaped his storytelli…
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Debut author James Cox explores the Cyberpunk Landscape in the thriller Grand Theft AI
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On today’s 180th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews film director and debut author James Cox about his breakout hit novel, Grand Theft AI. The conversation covers Cox's background in directing, his influences, and the process of writing the book. They discuss the cyberpunk landscape of the story, the immersive technology cal…
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Joe Reid, writing as Parker Adams, discusses his new thriller The Lock Box
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In this 179th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews thriller writer Joe Reid, also known as Parker Adams, about his latest book, The Lock Box. The conversation covers various topics, including the inspiration behind the book, the use of pen names, and Reid's background as a marine biologist and patent lawyer. He discusses the p…
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Scott Carson and The Power of Voice in Writing
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On today’s 178th episode of The Thriller Zone, David Temple and Scott Carson, author of Lost Man's Lane, discusses his writing process and the importance of voice in storytelling. He shares his experience working with a private investigator and how it influenced his latest novel. Carson also talks about the power of face-to-face interviews and the …
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