The Thriller Zone

On today's BONUS episode of The Thriller Zone, #146 to be exact, we welcome return guest ELI CRANOR, author of Ozark Dogs. If you'll recall, Eli joined us last summer when he share with us his dark and heart-wrenching debut novel Don't Know Tough. Now, he's back. And better than ever. With a book that will sear your consciousness with another dark and foreboding story you won't soon forget. Want t...

On this 145th episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm excited to be hanging out with yet another outstanding author of thriller fiction. Today, it's Taylor Moore, author of Ricochet. If you haven't heard of Taylor before, it may be because this is only his third book; however, there's one thing I can guarantee: you'll be hearing a LOT more from this phenomenal writer. Ricochet, the third in the Garrett...

On today's BONUS episode, 144th to be exact, we're so very pleased to welcome fan and friend Michael Dolan, Publisher at Winding Road Stories. Besides being a terrific guy who's a legend in the publishing business, Mike has a vast network of connections, an in-depth knowledge of all things publishing, and a keen insight and talent for spotting those up-and-comer authors who are primed for stardom....

On today's 143rd episode of The Thriller Zone, we're delighted to welcome the talented and charming Lucy Clarke, author of The Hike. Lucy has eight destination novels under her writing belt including: The Sea Sisters, A Single Breath, No Escape, Last Seen, You Let Me In, The Castaways, One Of The Girls, and now The Hike. Lucy's novels have sold over a million copies and are published in more than...

On today's 142nd episode of The Thriller Zone, we welcome the talented and oh-so-very-funny Edgar-winning author Erin Flanagan, author of Come With Me. Don't let that outlandish & thoroughly engaging humor fool you, because this woman knows how to write, and engage, and thrill, page after page. Today, we discuss, besides her latest thriller, so many real-life situations. I won't spoil the surp...

On today's 141st episode of The Thriller Zone, we welcome Brian Freeman, author of The Bourne Defiance, the latest in the Robert Ludlum award-winning Jason Bourne Series. This is Brian's return to The TZ, and as always, we have a blast. Brian is upbeat, engaging and very personal. He's also one helluva thriller writer. In fact, this could be my favorite Freeman/Bourne thriller yet, as I say when I...

On today's 140th episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm pleased to introduce you to debut author Bruce Borgos. His book, The Bitter Past, is a superb read, and adept given it's his first traditionally published thriller novel. In the tradition of Craig Johnson and C. J. Box, Bruce Borgos's The Bitter Past begins a compelling series set in the high desert of Nevada featuring Sheriff Porter Beck. Here's...

Now that we're in Season Five of The Thriller Zone, it's good to see Summer, it's good to meet new authors, and it's always good to read entertaining books. On today's 139th episode, we welcome Scott Von Doviak, author of Lowdown Road. Join a heart-racing road trip across 1970s America as two cousins make the heist of their lives and must avoid the cops and criminals hot on their tails. It’s the s...

On today's 138th episode of The Thriller Zone, now in our FIFTH SEASON, we welcome the smart, engaging, and incredibly talented New York Times Bestselling Author, Rachel Howzell Hall. Rachel joins me today to discuss her latest thriller WHAT NEVER HAPPENED. It’s murder in paradise as a woman uncovers a host of secrets off the rocky California coast in a gripping novel of suspense by New York Times...

On today's 137th episode of The Thriller Zone, now celebrating our 5th Season, I'm thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling author Megan Abbott, author of BEWARE THE WOMAN. I can attest that it's a genuine page-turner you'll be reading as quickly as possible. Yes, it's good. Megan Abbott is the Edgar-winning author of the novels The Turnout , Give Me Your Hand , You Will Know Me , The Fever...

On today's 136th episode of The Thriller Zone, we welcome Matthew Quirk, the brains behind Netflix's smash series #TheNightAgent, and his latest ripped-from-the-headlines #politicalthriller INSIDE THREAT. Matt is an engaging, intelligent, and hilarious man with intrigue, life stories, and jokes to spare. He's easily one of the finest writers of this generation. Michael Connelly says of The Night A...

On today's 135th Episode of The Thriller Zone, our second Bonus Episode this month, I'm pleased to welcome the multi-talented author, Alisa Valdes, author of Hollow Beasts . Her latest thriller follows protagonist Joni Luna, a woman who, after a long stint in academia, leaves Boston for the wilds of New Mexico to start a new life as a game warden. Alisa found early success with her other books: Th...

On today's Bonus Episode of The Thriller Zone, I welcome New York Times bestselling author Frank Bill. Frank has written a rough-around-the-edges thriller called Back To The Dirt. Rough, because it's scrappy. Don't let the puppy on the photo fool you; his prose is chock full of ass-kicking, take-no-names grit. Give a listen as he blends his experiences with those of his father, crafting a page-tur...

On today's 133rd episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm happy to hang out with a significant thriller author who has become a good friend. Chris Hauty, creator of the Haley Chill Series, is unleashing his latest book on May 23rd. Chris and I sat down together, face-to-face even, at my old friend Jonathan Ayala's studios in Glendale, CA. Thanks Jonathan. This was my first in-person podcast with an autho...

On today's episode of The Thriller Zone, I welcome New York Times bestselling author T. J. Newman, the two-time blockbuster writer of action thrillers you read quickly and never forget. She debuted a year ago and instantly rocketed to the top of the New York Times bestselling lists with the book FALLING. One year later, she's once again enjoying the sweet flavor of success with a follow-up action...

This month is turning out to be epic to this podcast; I mean, it's one great hit after another, to borrow an old radio phrase. Today, I welcome New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr to discuss his latest thriller, Only The Dead. Jack is well-known in the #militarythriller community for his "been there/done that" true-to-life details, action-packed page-turning thrillers, and atop all the mil...

Welcome to one of the best podcast episodes of 2023. Why? Because my guest is the multi-award-winning New York Times bestselling author Don Winslow. With nearly two dozen novels under his belt, many of which have experienced international best-seller status, Don has spent a better part of 30 years honing his immense writing craft. With the debut of his "City Trilogy," which includes last year's sm...

David Darling is an up-and-coming author, with several books under his belt, including the latest reality-bending thriller, Edge Of Time. He has been self-publishing for some time, now has an agent, and is "this close" to getting his career going. On today's 129th BONUS Episode of The Thriller Zone, David and I talk about his latest book, of course, but we also talk about life in Canada, his time...

T. R. Hendricks is the debut author of the military thriller, The Instructor . From the opening line to the last page, you know you're in the hands of an up-and-coming thriller master. Join me on today's 128th episode of The Thriller Zone, your front-row seat to the very best thriller writers in the world, for fiction, television and film. Tim and I talk about the book, of course, but we also dig...

Steven James is the bestselling author of 18 novels, many of which have won more than a dozen awards, and include books from The Bowers Files Series, The Gevin Banks Experience, The Blue Trilogy (YA), and his newest, The Travis Brock Series. On today's 127th episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm happy to welcome someone for whom I have great respect, as Steven is able to write in multiple genres, both...

On today's 126th episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm excited to welcome New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post and #1 Amazon Bestselling Author of over two dozen riveting thrillers! Bob's been a talent I've dreamt of having on the show for a very long time; at least since I launched this podcast nearly two years ago. Finally, we have time to sit down and discuss his prolific body of wo...

On today's 125th episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm pleased to welcome New York Times Bestselling author of " A Killing Of Innocents, " Deborah Crombie. This is Deborah's latest in the Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James mystery series. Today, we chat about her latest mystery-thriller, about living in rural Texas, about her fondness (she'd say "obsession") with all things UK, and we dive into some "of...

On today's 124th episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm thrilled to welcome William "Bill" Landay, author of All That Is Mine I Carry With Me. I was first introduced to Bill as the creator of "Defending Jacob," the episodic series on Apple+ starring Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery, and Jaeden Martell. Mark Bomback created the limited drama series that is a gripping, character-driven thriller based on the...

On today's 123rd Episode, we meet Mystery writer Rick Bleiweiss to talk about his much expected "Murder in Haxford," another Pignon Scorbion Mystery. Today is a Bonus Episode, which means there will be bonus material on the show. Sure, we talk about the book, which is a delightful read, and is reminiscent of Agatha Christie and Hercule Poirot. But we also go off on several tangents that include ep...

On today's epic episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm happy and honored to welcome back Andrews-Wilson, the dynamic duo of military thrillers. Their latest novel in the Tier One Series, DEMPSEY, is already getting huge buzz. I first met Brian Andrews and Jeff Wilson nearly two years ago. Soon after, they agreed to appear on my startup podcast, The Thriller Zone, and today marks their third appearance....