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Aug. 25, 2022

David Ellis, New York Times Bestselling Author of LOOK CLOSER

Today's 89th Episode of The Thriller Zone welcomes New York Times Bestselling Author, David Ellis. As though that superlative title isn't enough, David is also an Edgar-Award Winner. This podcast will go down in my books as o...

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Aug. 22, 2022

Halley Sutton, author of The Lady Upstairs

On today's 88th Episode of The Thriller Zone, we welcome Halley Sutton, a relative newcomer to the thriller zone; although you'd never know it by her thriller, The Lady Upstairs. The reason I say that is because this "freshma...

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Aug. 18, 2022

Nick Petrie, author of The Runaway

On today's 87th episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm stoked to welcome national bestselling author Nick Petrie to the show. His runaway hit, The Runaway (sorry, I couldn't help myself) is one of those rare books you just have a …

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Aug. 16, 2022

Shanti Hershenson, author of NEVERDYING

On today's special "squeeze-in bonus episode," it's my pleasure to welcome Shanti Hershenson to The Thriller Zone. Shanti, besides being the youngest author to grace The TZ airwaves, is quite likely one of the most prolific w...

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Aug. 15, 2022

Kelly J. Ford, author of Real Bad Things

On today's Bonus Episode of The Thriller Zone, Kelly J. Ford visits to talk about her latest Southern Noir Thriller, Read Bad Things. Since we're both from the South, her from Arkansas and me from North Carolina, we instantly...

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Aug. 11, 2022

Meg Gardiner, Edgar-winning author of HEAT 2

What can I say about a gal who is one of the best thriller writers in the world today? I'll tell you: She's done it again. Topped herself, that is. On today's 84th Episode of The Thriller Zone, Meg Gardiner …

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Aug. 8, 2022

Eli Cranor, author of Don’t Know Tough

On today's 83rd Episode of The Thriller Zone, special debut author Eli Cranor stops by to chew the fat about his debut runaway hit, "Don't Know Tough." From one Southern boy to another, this dude gets it right, on so …

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Aug. 4, 2022

Sarah Pearse, NYTimes Bestselling author of The Retreat

On today's 82nd Episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm very happy to welcome the lovely, charming, and mega-talented New York Times Bestselling Author and Reese Witherspoon Book Club Winner, Sarah Pearse. Sarah not only has a uniq...

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Aug. 1, 2022

Fabian Nicieza, author of The Self-Made Widow

The first thing you notice and appreciate about today's guest is his upbeat energy, and his good-natured spirit. Then you find out his three-decade-plus experience in the publishing & writing, and comic book universe. Yes, Fa...

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July 28, 2022

Brian Freeman, Author of The Bourne Sacrifice

If you're a fan of Robert Ludlum's iconic Jason Bourne character, then you're going to love today's 80th Episode of The Thriller Zone. Let's just say Bourne is in good hands with Freeman's latest thriller, The Bourne Sacrific...

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July 25, 2022

Tracey Devlyn, USA Today Bestselling Author of Flash Point

On today's 79th episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm thrilled to welcome USA Today Bestselling Author, Tracey Devlyn. Tracey's hot 'n sassy thriller, FLASH POINT, literally has "something for everyone!" If you like page-turning ...

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July 21, 2022

Dean Koontz, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Big Dark Sky

Today, marks a milestone in the history of this podcast; actually, it's two fold. First, I'm proud to introduce you to Year #2, aka Season 3, and Episode #78 of The Thriller Zone. Second, I am honored to welcome one …

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July 18, 2022

Amina Akhtar, author of KISMET

Rarely does a book come along that has you scratching your head and saying, "Wait, what did I just read?" I won't ruin the surprise. Join me in welcoming Amina Akhtar as my guest on today's 77th Episode and a …

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July 14, 2022

Brad Thor, NYTimes Bestselling Author of Rising Tiger

Unless you've been lost in a cave, or sleeping under a rock for the past decade, I'm sure you know the name Brad Thor. Brad is one of the more prolific authors of our time, and the creator of the …

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July 11, 2022

Jane Friedman, author of The Business of Being a Writer

On today's 75th and Bonus Episode of The Thriller Zone, we welcome Publishing Guru and author of The Business of Being a Writer, Jane Friedman. For those familiar with her work, Jane brings a vast knowledge of one of the …

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July 7, 2022

Brian Lebeau, author of A Disturbing Nature

On today's 74th Episode of The All New Season of TheThrillerZone, I'm happy to announce the latest member of our Discovering New Author Series, Brian Lebeau. Brian Lebeau hails from Massachusetts, but currently lives just out...

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June 30, 2022

Our One-Year Anniversary Special

On today's 73rd episode, we celebrate our One-Year Anniversary of The Thriller Zone! And how does one celebrate 12 months and 73 episodes? By inviting a small handful of friends who happen to be among the best authors in the …

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June 23, 2022

Steve Stratton, author of Shadow Tier

Today's 72nd episode of The Thriller Zone welcomes debut author Steve Stratton to the podcast. With an illustrious and varied career, which includes working at The White House alongside both Presidents Ford and Carter, as wel...

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June 16, 2022

Don Bentley, author of Zero Hour

On today's 71st episode of TheThrillerZone, I'm honored to welcome back the multi-talented author of not only the Tom Clancy thriller #ZeroHour, but the #MattDrakeSeries of thrillers: Don Bentley. Yes, Don joins The TZ for a ...

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June 13, 2022

Joey Hartstone, author of The Local

On today's 70th Episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm happy to introduce you to debut author, Joey Hartstone. If you recognize his name, it may be because he is the screenwriter to the films: LBJ and Shock & Awe , …

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June 9, 2022

Mark Greaney, Number 1 New York Times Bestselling Author of ARMORED

Today's guest is none other than the multi-talented and award-winning #1 New York Times bestselling author of several thrillers, PLUS one of the nicest dudes walking the planet: Mark Greaney! He's written SEVEN Tom Clancy thr...

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June 2, 2022

Mark Langley, Author of When Silence Screams

On today's 68th Episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm happy to welcome mystery-thriller novelist Mark Edward Langley. Mark's story about trafficking, is led by Arthur Nakai, a new Private Investigator in New Mexico. His three no...

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May 26, 2022

Frank Zafiro, author of The Ride Along

On today's 67th Episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm pretty stoked to have Frank Zafiro on the podcast. Frank is a former cop, and current author, who's become not only a strong resource as I write my crime thrillers, but …

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May 19, 2022

May Cobb, author of My Summer Darlings

May Cobb was my Guest #1 on The Thriller Zone, when we launched in mid-June of last year ('21). The book she was promoting at the time was The Hunting Wives , a sultry and intoxicating thriller. My Summer Darlings …

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