The literary and not-so-literary worlds were rocked this week when the Sunday Times revealed that Robert Galbraith, author of The Cuckoo’s Calling, is none other than Harry Potter mastermind J.K. Rowling. The novel, supposedly based on Galbraith’s “own experiences and those of his military friends,” follows the private investigator and military veteran Cormoran Strike as he […]
Tag Archives | Crime Thrillers
James Patterson Talks About His New Thriller, Cross Fire
By Bella Wright on November 21, 2010 in Crime Thriller Books, New Book Releases, Thriller Book Reviews, Thriller Writers
Bestselling crime thriller novelist James Patterson is back with a new Alex Cross book, Cross Fire. In this short video, he sits down with the cameras to answer questions about the new book, including the fate of his recurring characters. Interestingly, Patterson also chats about the upcoming screen adaptation of an unnamed Alex Cross book.
New Trailer for Adrian Brody Thriller, Wrecked
By Bella Wright on November 1, 2010 in Crime Thriller Books, New Book Releases, Thriller Movie Trailers, Thriller Movies
Imagine you woke up now knowing where you are or what you did?
Scott Spencer’s Man In The Woods Book Trailer Released
By Bella Wright on October 11, 2010 in Crime Thriller Books, New Book Releases, Thriller Book Reviews, Thriller Book Trailers
Check out the new book trailer for Scott Spencer’s acclaimed new thriller, Man in the Woods.
Best Books: The Top 5 Thrillers of 2010
By Bella Wright on September 25, 2010 in Action Thriller Books, Apocalypse Thriller Books, Best Thriller Book Lists, Historical Thriller Books, Military Thriller Books, New Book Releases, Political Thriller Books, Spy Thriller Books, Suspense Thriller Books, Thriller Book Reviews
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.
Watch the Trailer for the New Jessica Alba Thriller
By Bella Wright on July 21, 2010 in Crime Thriller Books, New Book Releases, Suspense Thriller Books, Thriller Movie Trailers, Thriller Movies
The new Casey Affleck/Jessica Alba joint, The Killer Inside Me, opens in select theatres this week. The film is based on the 1952 Jim Thompson crime novel of the same name.
Best Movies: 5 Best Thrillers about the FBI
By Bella Wright on May 24, 2010 in Action Thriller Books, Best Thriller Book Lists, Crime Thriller Books, Thriller Movies
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.
The 10 Best Crime Thrillers Set in Los Angeles
By Bella Wright on October 3, 2009 in Action Thriller Books, Best Thriller Book Lists, Crime Thriller Books, Police Procedural Books
When it comes to staging crime thrillers, the stories almost always take place in New York, New Jersey, Chicago or Las Vegas. Think about it. A significant portion of heist and gangster films involve the mafia as central or ancillary characters, making those places are practically automatic. Even when there isn’t a gangster component, you’ve […]