Vince Flynn ushered in his counter-terrorism hero, Mitch Rapp, in the late 1990s and he’s never looked back. The Rapp political thrillers are a consistent best-seller, and despite the surprising fact that none of the books have made the jump to the big screen yet, even the older books in Flynn’s catalog keep selling. Still, [...]
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Best Movies: The Best Vampire Thrillers of All Time
We set about the nearly impossible task of narrowing down thousands of vampire thrillers to the best five of all time. Don’t agree? Tell us yours!
The 5 Best Bond Girls of All Time
No James Bond film is complete without a she-spy with a naughty name, endless cleavage and a knife hidden in her knee boots. We rate the 5 best.
Best Books: The Top 5 Thrillers of 2010
So many books to read and so little time. We’ve read more great books this year than in any other in recent memory. Increasingly, talented authors seem to be drifting into the thriller genre with new approaches to familiar literary conventions. Here’s our take on the best of the best so far.
Best Books: Top 5 Apocalypse Thrillers
With apocalypse thrillers all the rage at the box office over the past few years (2012, anyone?), it’s easy to forget how many great books are devoted to a modern-day Revelations. Check out our top picks and weigh in with your own.
Best Thrillers: The Summer Reading List, Part II
Another slew of exciting thrillers is on deck for release between now and August 1st. Here’s a sneak peek at the spy novels that are filling up our queue.
Best Books: Top 5 Psychological Thrillers of the 2000s
What makes a great psychological thriller? First and foremost, a confounding mystery that is disturbing and at times nearly hallucinogenic. A compelling protagonist whose life is in constant danger. A juicy assortment of clues, both red herrings and genuine puzzle pieces, that don’t quite fit into place until the very end. And a master craftsman [...]
Best Movies: The 5 Best Legal Thrillers of All Time
Don’t sue us when you read our list of the top legal thriller movies of all time. Go ahead and roll your eyes as we pay homage to the mighty John Grisham, but you still might be surprised by our #1 pick.
Best Movies: 5 Best Thrillers about the FBI
Our completely controversial, up-for-debate list of the best thrillers about the FBI. Although the CIA tends to suck up more time on the silver screen, we think you’ll agree that these are some great FBI picks.
Best Books: 5 G-Men Turned Novelists
Many people who worked in national security and espionage—professions that prize discretion—have turned to successful careers as novelists. These former spies, security advisers, counter-terrorism operators and intelligence directors lend a realistic, veteran approach to their prose, but their books still don’t give up all their secrets. Here are some of the best. John Stockwell A [...]
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Best Movies: 5 Best Thrillers about the FBI
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Critics Murder Glenn Beck’s Paranoid Thriller. Fans Buy it Anyway.
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Vince Flynn Launches Book Tour, Flaunts Right-Wing Endorsements
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The 5 Best Bond Girls of All Time
