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Dec. 16, 2024

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...

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Dec. 9, 2024

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...

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Dec. 2, 2024

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...

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Nov. 18, 2024

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...

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Nov. 11, 2024

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...

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Nov. 4, 2024

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...

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Oct. 28, 2024

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...

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Oct. 21, 2024

The New Reacher IN TOO DEEP with author Andrew Child

Show Sponsorships are available now for October on The Thriller Zone. Contact David at TheThrillerZone@gmail.com for rates. On today’s 202nd episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple welcomes Andrew Child, who discusses...

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Oct. 14, 2024

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...

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Oct. 7, 2024

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...

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Sept. 27, 2024

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 ...

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Sept. 23, 2024

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 ...

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Sept. 16, 2024

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 …

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Sept. 9, 2024

From Archeology to Forensics: Kathy Reichs, New York Times Bestseller

On today's 196th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews #1 New York Times Bestselling author Kathy Reichs to discuss her latest book, Fire and Bones. David and Kathy also discuss her career as a forensic a...

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July 29, 2024

New York Times Bestselling Author TJ Newman on Worst Case Scenario an…

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 th...

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July 22, 2024

Debut author Henry Wise Explores Southern Roots and Writing Southern …

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 …

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July 15, 2024

Bruce Borgos, author of Shades of Mercy, on Creating Genuine Characte…

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 succes...

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July 8, 2024

New York Times Bestselling Author Brian Freeman

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 descript...

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July 5, 2024

Steve Stratton pops by The TZ for a Summer Bonus Episode

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 c...

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July 1, 2024

David & Tammy Temple present The Thriller Zone TOP 20 Summer Reads

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, ...

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June 24, 2024

The Thrilling Plot of Echo Road by Kendra Elliot and Melinda Leigh

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 ...

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June 19, 2024

New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr discusses The Power of Em…

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 ...

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June 17, 2024

May Cobb is the author of The Hollywood Assistant

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 i...

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June 14, 2024

A Suspenseful Journey into 1950s Florida by Edgar-winning author Lori…

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 follo...

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