Roman Polanski’s latest effort is based on Robert Harris’ controversial political thriller, The Ghost (British slang for “Ghostwriter”). The film opens ominously, with a BMW SUV seemingly abandoned on a wintertime ferry from Wood’s Hole, Massachusetts, to Martha’s Vineyard. Nearly as soon as the driver’s body washes up on the stormy beach, we learn through […]
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Angelina Jolie as Rogue CIA Agent in New “Salt” Trailer
By Bella Wright on April 3, 2010 in Action Thriller Books, New Book Releases, Political Thriller Books, Spy Thriller Books, Thriller Movie Trailers, Thriller Movies
Ever get tired of movies about rogue CIA agents? Me neither. This time it’s Angelina Jolie as CIA agent Evelyn Salt. When Salt is accused of spying for the Russians, she goes on an unauthorized covert op to prove her patriotism and protect her husband. This looks to be a far more serious role than […]
New Alex Berenson Thriller Hits Stores
By Bella Wright on February 24, 2010 in New Book Releases, Political Thriller Books, Spy Thriller Books, Thriller Book Reviews
Preorders for the new thriller from bestselling author Alex Berenson, The Midnight House, is on the bestseller list for the second week in a row. The Midnight House is currently #12 on the newest NY Times hardcover fiction bestseller list. A New York Times reporter inspired by his time as a correspondent in Iraq, Berenson […]
2009’s Most Satisfying Political Thrillers
By Bella Wright on December 4, 2009 in Best Thriller Book Lists, Political Thriller Books, Thriller Book Reviews, Thriller Reviews
With the holiday season upon us, the year’s major political thrillers are now in wide release. The genre’s most prolific authors put out another bumper crop of assassins, rogue intelligence agents, dirty politicians and bleeding edge technology. Relative newcomers stormed the scene, finding more readers than ever thanks to Amazon’s Kindle. Here’s how our list […]
Is Glenn Beck Really the Oprah of Thrillers?
By Bella Wright on November 6, 2009 in Action Thriller Books, Military Thriller Books, Political Thriller Books, Spy Thriller Books, Thriller Book Reviews, Thriller Reviews
A few weeks ago I posted a blog questioning the business wisdom of Vince Flynn’s association with Rush Limbaugh and Bill O’Lielly (whoops – I mean O’Reilly). And while I realize that many of you disagreed with my assertion that Rush Limbaugh is too divisive of a figure for a mass market success like Vince […]
David Rohde’s Harrowing Escape from the Taliban
By Bella Wright on November 2, 2009 in New Book Releases, Political Thriller Books, Thriller Book Reviews, Thriller Reviews
This site often features authors or filmmakers that create exceptional works of fiction. However, we can conceive of no more harrowing – dare we say “thrilling” – story than the true story posted by New York Times journalist David Rohde, who recently escaped from the Taliban after being held hostage for several months. The story […]
Vince Flynn Launches Book Tour, Flaunts Right-Wing Endorsements
By Bella Wright on October 8, 2009 in Political Thriller Books, Spy Thriller Books, Thriller Book Reviews
The latest Vince Flynn blockbuster, Pursuit of Honor, hits shelves next week and is expected to shoot to the top of the hardcover bestseller list. Accordingly, Flynn’s book tour schedule has been posted. The author has also prominently posted endorsements from controversial right wing conservatives on his site, including Rush Limbaugh and Bill O’Reilly. Limbaugh? Seriously? […]
Top 10 CIA Movies
By Bella Wright on September 27, 2009 in Best Thriller Book Lists, Political Thriller Books, Spy Thriller Books, Thriller Movies, True Espionage Books
Hardly a year goes by without a juicy international incident involving the CIA. Plotting to overthrow foreign governments. Using illegal interrogation techniques on suspected terrorists. Secret assassination squads. With so many real-life scandals, it’s no wonder that screenwriters love to feature protagonists from “The Company.” With that said, my current Top 10 list features not […]
Top 10 Amazon.com Bestelling Thrillers
By Bella Wright on September 17, 2009 in Crime Thriller Books, Paranormal Thriller Books, Political Thriller Books, Spy Thriller Books
With Joseph Finder at #1 and Daniel Silva still holding strong at the #2 position,
Vince Flynn’s back catalog is creeping up the Amazon.com besteller charts as buzz
abounds for the release of his new novel.