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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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June 10, 2024

New York Times Bestselling Author Meg Gardiner and The Challenges of …

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 ...

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June 7, 2024

David Ignatius, New York Times Bestselling Author and Washington Post…

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...

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June 3, 2024

Ryan Steck is The Real Book Spy and author of Out For Blood

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 ...

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May 27, 2024

John Katzenbach, #1 International Bestselling Author of Jack's Boys

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 importan...

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May 20, 2024

New York Times Bestselling author Eric Rickstad and his thriller Lili…

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 ...

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May 13, 2024

Debut author James Cox explores the Cyberpunk Landscape in the thrill…

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 inf...

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May 6, 2024

Joe Reid, writing as Parker Adams, discusses his new thriller The Loc…

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 inspira...

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April 22, 2024

Scott Carson and The Power of Voice in Writing

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 pri...

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April 15, 2024

From Swiss Banker to Bestselling Author: The Journey of Chris Reich

Welcome to the latest episode of The Thriller Zone with special guest, Christopher "Chris" Reich . In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Chris Reich, a renowned author known for his thrilling novels. The host, David...

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April 8, 2024

Andrews-Wilson, authors of FOUR MINUTES

On today's 176th episode of The Thriller Zone , host David Temple interviews Brian Andrews and Jeff Wilson, the authors of the book 'Four Minutes.' The conversation starts with some lighthearted banter having to do with "sill...

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April 1, 2024

Don Winslow, New York Times Bestselling Author of City In Ruins

This interview with the @TheThrillerZone tells the story of how I went from broke cult author to 7-consecutive New York Times bestsellers, 3 New York Times best books of the years, and a complete career turnaround. pic.twitte...

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March 25, 2024

Lisa Gardner, NYT Bestseller

I’m your host David Temple and welcome to Your Front Row Seat to The Best Thriller Writers in the World! On today’s 174th episode of The Thriller Zone Podcast, we welcome #1 New York Times Bestselling Author LISA GARDNER wher...

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March 18, 2024

JACK BEAUMONT

Former spy turned thriller writer, Jack Beaumont has written another ripped-from-the-headlines novel that will keep you riveted until the last page.

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March 11, 2024

CJ Box: Three Inch Teeth

Welcome to The Thriller Zone , I’m your host David Temple. On the TZ we explore the thrilling world of fiction crafted by today's most compelling authors. On today’s 172nd episode, we delve into the thrilling universe of C.J....

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March 4, 2024

Mark Greaney: The Chaos Agent

The Thriller Zone welcomes BLACKSTONE PUBLISHING as our new sponsor. Learn more at: BlackstonePublishing.com On today's 171st episode of The Thriller Zone , New York Times Bestselling author Mark Greaney discusses his latest ...

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