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March 20, 2025

Ryan Steck puts his heart into writing MONARCH for Ted Bell's legacy

On today's 218th episode of The Thriller Zone with Dave Temple, we're diving into the heart of thriller fiction as we chat with Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy, and Byrdie Bell, the daughter of the late Ted Bell, a New York Tim...

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March 13, 2025

Marshall Karp's Killer Secrets: Writing Thrillers that Pack a Punch

On today's 217th episode, we’re diving into the mind of the legendary Marshall Karp, a true master of the thriller genre and co-author with the great James Patterson. You’re in for a genuine treat as we unpack Karp's latest b...

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March 6, 2025

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...

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Feb. 20, 2025

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...

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Feb. 13, 2025

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, "...

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Feb. 6, 2025

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...

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Jan. 30, 2025

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...

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Jan. 16, 2025

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...

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