MAY WELCOMES "THE STORY FACTORY" AS OUR NEW SPONSOR!

ALL EPISODES

Oct. 9, 2023

David Ellis, author of Look Closer: Replay

Today's 154th episode of The Thriller Zone is a BONUS REPLAY, featuring #1 New York Times Bestselling author David Ellis. David has written a stunning psychological thriller called LOOK CLOSER, and today we talk about it. Lea...

Episode page
Oct. 5, 2023

Eric Bishop, author of Ransomed Daughter

On today's 153rd BONUS episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm happy to welcome our friend Eric Bishop to the podcast. Eric joins us to discuss his latest thriller, the novella entitled RANSOMED DAUGHTER. He is also the author of T...

Episode page
Oct. 2, 2023

Mark Gottlieb, VP/Agent at Trident Media Group

Today we kick off October with our 152nd episode of The Thriller Zone, where we welcome super agent Mark Gottlieb. Mark is the Vice-President of Trident Media Group and is a highly-ranked literary agent in overall deals and o...

Episode page
Sept. 25, 2023

Joe Kenda, author of All Is Not Forgiven

On today's 151st episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm happy to welcome Joe Kenda, the original Homicide Hunter, for a return visit to our show. You see, last time we spoke, Joe was promoting his True Crime non-fiction book KILLE...

Episode page
Sept. 18, 2023

Lou Berney, author of Dark Ride

On today's 150th episode of The Thriller Zone, we welcome Lou Berney to discuss his latest thriller DARK RIDE. Here are what a few notable authors (and one podcast host) has to say about this heart-wrenching thriller. Don Win...

Episode page
Sept. 15, 2023

The Thriller Zone and Atria Mystery Bus Bouchercon 23 Author Recap

On today's 149th episode, we feature SIX authors of various stature. Some are legends. Others, legends in the making. Either way, six of the authors in the Atria Mystery Bus/Simon & Schuster family, have come together for bri...

Episode page
Sept. 11, 2023

Kyle Mills, author of Code Red

On today's 148th episode of The Thriller Zone, we're thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling author Kyle Mills. Kyle is the superb author who took over the Vince Flynn legacy series of the Mitch Rapp stories. And today...

Episode page
Sept. 4, 2023

Lee Goldberg, author of Malibu Burning

On today's 147th episode of The Thriller Zone, I could not be more stoked to welcome the legendary Hollywood Writer/Producer and New York Times Bestselling Author Lee Goldberg. There are talented guys who aren't always nice. ...

Episode page
Aug. 31, 2023

Eli Cranor, author of Ozark Dogs

On today's BONUS episode of The Thriller Zone, #146 to be exact, we welcome return guest ELI CRANOR, author of Ozark Dogs. If you'll recall, Eli joined us last summer when he share with us his dark and heart-wrenching debut …

Episode page
Aug. 28, 2023

Taylor Moore, author of Ricochet

On this 145th episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm excited to be hanging out with yet another outstanding author of thriller fiction. Today, it's Taylor Moore, author of Ricochet. If you haven't heard of Taylor before, it may be...

Episode page
Aug. 24, 2023

Michael Dolan, publisher at Winding Road Stories

On today's BONUS episode, 144th to be exact, we're so very pleased to welcome fan and friend Michael Dolan, Publisher at Winding Road Stories. Besides being a terrific guy who's a legend in the publishing business, Mike has a...

Episode page
Aug. 21, 2023

Lucy Clarke, author of The Hike

On today's 143rd episode of The Thriller Zone, we're delighted to welcome the talented and charming Lucy Clarke, author of The Hike. Lucy has eight destination novels under her writing belt including: The Sea Sisters, A Singl...

Episode page
Aug. 14, 2023

Erin Flanagan, author of Come With Me

On today's 142nd episode of The Thriller Zone, we welcome the talented and oh-so-very-funny Edgar-winning author Erin Flanagan, author of Come With Me. Don't let that outlandish & thoroughly engaging humor fool you, because t...

Episode page
July 24, 2023

Brian Freeman, author of The Bourne Defiance

On today's 141st episode of The Thriller Zone, we welcome Brian Freeman, author of The Bourne Defiance, the latest in the Robert Ludlum award-winning Jason Bourne Series. This is Brian's return to The TZ, and as always, we ha...

Episode page
July 17, 2023

Bruce Borgos, author of The Bitter Past

On today's 140th episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm pleased to introduce you to debut author Bruce Borgos. His book, The Bitter Past, is a superb read, and adept given it's his first traditionally published thriller novel. In ...

Episode page
July 10, 2023

Scott Von Doviak, author of Lowdown Road

Now that we're in Season Five of The Thriller Zone, it's good to see Summer, it's good to meet new authors, and it's always good to read entertaining books. On today's 139th episode, we welcome Scott Von Doviak, author of …

Episode page
June 28, 2023

Rachel Howzell Hall, author of What Never Happened

On today's 138th episode of The Thriller Zone, now in our FIFTH SEASON, we welcome the smart, engaging, and incredibly talented New York Times Bestselling Author, Rachel Howzell Hall. Rachel joins me today to discuss her late...

Episode page
June 21, 2023

Megan Abbott, author of Beware The Woman

On today's 137th episode of The Thriller Zone, now celebrating our 5th Season, I'm thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling author Megan Abbott, author of BEWARE THE WOMAN. I can attest that it's a genuine page-turner y...

Episode page
May 31, 2023

Matthew Quirk author of Inside Threat

On today's 136th episode of The Thriller Zone, we welcome Matthew Quirk, the brains behind Netflix's smash series #TheNightAgent, and his latest ripped-from-the-headlines #politicalthriller INSIDE THREAT. Matt is an engaging,...

Episode page
May 29, 2023

Alisa Lynn Valdes, author of Hollow Beasts

On today's 135th Episode of The Thriller Zone, our second Bonus Episode this month, I'm pleased to welcome the multi-talented author, Alisa Valdes, author of Hollow Beasts . Her latest thriller follows protagonist Joni Luna, ...

Episode page
May 22, 2023

Frank Bill is New York Times bestselling author of Back To The Dirt

On today's Bonus Episode of The Thriller Zone, I welcome New York Times bestselling author Frank Bill. Frank has written a rough-around-the-edges thriller called Back To The Dirt. Rough, because it's scrappy. Don't let the pu...

Episode page
May 17, 2023

Chris Hauty, author of The Devil You Know

On today's 133rd episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm happy to hang out with a significant thriller author who has become a good friend. Chris Hauty, creator of the Haley Chill Series, is unleashing his latest book on May 23rd. …

Episode page
May 15, 2023

TJ Newman, New York bestselling author of DROWNING

On today's episode of The Thriller Zone, I welcome New York Times bestselling author T. J. Newman, the two-time blockbuster writer of action thrillers you read quickly and never forget. She debuted a year ago and instantly ro...

Episode page
May 10, 2023

Jack Carr, New York Times bestselling author of Only The Dead

This month is turning out to be epic to this podcast; I mean, it's one great hit after another, to borrow an old radio phrase. Today, I welcome New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr to discuss his latest thriller, …

Episode page