STORIES THAT THRILL
If you enjoy thriller books, films & TV series and the writers who create them, then you’ll enjoy the #1 thriller fiction podcast in the world, The Thriller Zone.
Now in their 8th season, former radio host & current author Dave Temple talks with the best creative minds in the business for STORIES THAT THRILL!
If you're new to our podcast, check out any one of these popular episodes that get rave reviews!
From OLD MASTERS to NEW PRODIGIES and everything in between, these shows have become CLASSICS with our fans! Scroll through to enjoy one, two or more!
Recent Episodes
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...
From UK to Canada: Rio Youers' Unconventional Voice in The Bang Bang …
Hello and welcome to today’s 199th…and BONUS episode of The Thriller Zone, I’m your host David Temple, and I invite you to an engaging conversation with my new friend and outstanding writer, Rio Youers. Rio and I discuss his ...
Lee Goldberg's Ashes Never Lie, and the Power of Humor in the Thrille…
Author D.J. Williams is the Prime Sponsor of The Thriller Zone for September and the launch of our Season 7. On today’s 198th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple welcomes author Lee Goldberg to discuss his latest ...
From Hong Kong to Hollywood: Author DJ Williams' Story
Author D.J. Williams is the Prime Sponsor of The Thriller Zone for September and the launch of our Season 7. On today’s 197th episode of The Thriller Zone, now in Season 7, I’m happy to introduce my listeners & readers to an ...
