The Thriller Zone

On today's 46th Episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm stoked to welcome a super-star writer, a super-nice and down-to-earth guy who happens to be a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author. Mark Greaney is a prolific author I've followed for years. And you'll soon see why. Today, we will discuss his latest thriller surrounding the ever-popular hero known as "The Gray Man." Yes, the book is SIERRA SIX, and...

On Today’s 45th Episode of The Thriller Zone, I’m happy to introduce you to a relative newcomer Emilya Naymark, author of BEHIND THE LIE, which is the second book in a series involving former NYPD Detective turned small-town PI Laney Bird. Here’s a description: NYPD detective turned small town PI Laney Bird is in a fight to save lives—including her own—after a neighborhood block party turns deadly...

“It is the summer of 1977 and Texas lawman Cotton De la Croix is on the hunt for two psychotic killers who brutally murdered his family. His journey takes him through the sweltering no-man’s land of Texas and across the Mexican border where an escaped has been conducting human experiments for the past three decades.…” On today’s 44th Episode of TheThrillerZone.com, Todd “ Creative Genius ” Kniss a...

Today, The Thriller Zone welcomes New York Times Bestselling Author J. D. Barker to discuss his latest book, The Noise; a collaboration with author James Patterson. In this 43rd Episode of TheThrillerZone.com, we come to learn a great deal about how to craft a career in thriller writing, and what it's like to work alongside one of the most prolific authors of this generation. We also learn, thanks...

Today, New York Times Bestselling Author John Gilstrap joins The Thriller Zone to chat up his latest #VictoriaEmerson #thriller: #BlueFire. With 24 books to his credit, two series, a collection of short stories & novellas, and a YouTube Channel where he helps up-and-coming writers learn some of the nuts & bolts of the business, John shows no signs of slowing down. In this episode, we have...

On today’s 41st episode of The Thriller Zone, join Podcast Host David Temple as thriller writer Nick Kolakowski joins the show. His book #Love&Bullets has been called "Visceral & Vivacious" by author S.A. Cosby...with "Take-No-Prisoners Prose" says author Frank Bill. Love & Bullets: Megabomb Edition is chock full of slick, seedy characters, and a racing plot that'll keep you anxious, n...

On today’s podcast, I’m happy to welcome the dynamic writing duo of Andrews-Wilson. Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson make up the team who have created a number of exceptionally engaging characters in a number of series. Those series include: Tier One, Sons of Valor, Shepherd Series, and the Presidential Agent Series. On today’s show, we’ll discuss one of their more recent books: ROGUE ASSET , the...

Welcome to the 39th Episode of The Thriller Zone, now in SEASON 2! Today's guest is New York Times Bestselling Author ACE ATKINS. On today's show, Ace talks about putting a period at the end of his character SPENSER. He'll also share how he built a long and lasting friendship with the late Elmore Leonard, and what a profound effect it had on his career. Listen in as we travel down the culinary tra...

On today’s 38th Episode of The Thriller Zone, I welcome Special Guest Tammy Temple to co-host the show with me. Tammy is the Estate Manager for N4FL Worldwide, and one-half of The Dave & Tammy Tour Podcast (currently on hiatus but rumored to return in '22). Tammy joins the podcast to discuss The Thriller Zone's Top Thriller TV Series, Movies, and of course, Books of 2021. Some of them you’ll e...

Hello & welcome once again to The Thriller Zone, I’m your host David Temple and today’s special guest is Christopher Swann bestselling author of A FIRE IN THE NIGHT. I’ll hold all the preamble and simply say, this guest is a genuinely nice fella, an equally smart teacher, and this interview will reward you with some tasty morsels of insight and advice—especially if you’re an aspiring writer. L...

Today's guest on TheThrillerZone.com is my new friend, Janoush, you can call him J, Neumann. As a former Russian FSB counterintelligence officer, J has seen his share of the dark side. However, now in his "new career" as Graphic Novel Executive Producer and Creator, he and his wife Victoria, are fulfilling an entirely new mission. Join us as we discuss his RED ATLANTIS GRAPHIC NOVEL, overtaking Ho...

Welcome to The Thriller Zone, I’m your host David Temple. On today’s show I’m pleased to introduce you to Luke McCallin. Luke has crafted the gripping Historical Thriller, FROM A DARK HORIZON . "Historical Thriller" is a first for this show and I’m confident you’ll be fascinated with his story. One small warning: the audio’s a bit hinky because Luke is dialing in from France where he says the Wifi...

Welcome to another episode of The Thriller Zone, I’m your host David Temple. I’m really stoked because we have a return guest—one of our favorites—Ted Bell. Listen in as we discuss his latest Alex Hawke thriller, SEA HAWKE…a myriad of ideas including some of a more personal nature…oh, and an added bonus? You’ll meet his beautiful and brilliant Countess Victoria, as she sets up the show. Along the...

Welcome to the 33rd episode of The Thriller Zone, I’m your host David Temple. On today’s show we welcome, Mark Westmoreland, an author who is brand new on the scene with a book author Peter Farris calls, “a rollicking old testament whoopin’.” That book? A Violent Gospel. Mark shares a good many things, as well as bringing out the southern boy in me; hey, it’s hard to talk to someone from Georgia a...

Do you enjoy thrillers that offer more than guns and chases? Stories that have a tapestry woven with family and corporate drama? Then you’ll love ALL HER LITTLE SECRETS by debut author Wanda M. Morris. Wanda weaves an elegantly taut thriller full of artfully crafted characters, in a story that had me feeling for the family, as I raced to the end. That’s how much I enjoyed this book. Wanda tells me...

On today’s 31st episode of The Thriller zone, join me in welcoming the writing powerhouse duo of Mullin & Mabry, the latest members of our "Two-Guests-Per-Week during our Thanks-For-Giving-Your-Support to our Show" Month. Guess that would make it a double-double special, huh? Steph and Nicole have written a thriller that New York Bestselling Author Lisa Gardner says “ Keeps the shocks coming r...

Hello and welcome to another episode of THE THRILLER ZONE, I’m your host David Temple. This marks the third week of our Two Guests Each Week in our Happy Thanks-For-Giving-Your-Support in November. Today’s guest is prolific self-published author Kevin Tumlinson. He needs little introduction for many writers in the self-pub space. With no less than 40 books to his credit, Kevin also hosts a podcast...

On today's show I have the pleasure and honor of welcoming a super talent to the show. He's also a great guy and a new friend. Eric Bishop is a debut author with a debut hit called THE BODY MAN. There's a lot to cover, plus plenty of silly fun, so let's get to it. Time to get in The Thriller Zone. Learn more: EricpBishop.com and TheThrillerZone.com The Thriller Zone promises to wrap 2024 in a BIG...

Today marks the first episode of this second week in our Two-Shows-a-Week for the entire month of Happy Thanks-for-giving-your support November. Last Monday, we spoke with William Boyle, and Friday, our guest was William Kent Krueger. Now, this week we welcome both Nicole Baart and newcomer, Eric Bishop. I’m feeling confident you’ll love today’s podcast as New York Times Bestselling Author Nicole...

Today marks the second episode of the week in our Two-Shows-a-Week for the entire month of Thanks-For-Giving-Your-Support November . On Monday, we spoke with William Boyle, and today’s special guest is New York Times Bestselling Author, William Kent Krueger. With 18 books—9 of which are New York Times Bestsellers, along with no less than 17 award-winning short stories, Kent Krueger is a prolific w...

Hello and welcome to the 26th episode of The Thriller Zone, I’m your host David Temple. On today’s show, I’m excited to introduce you to William Boyle, the author of the soon-to-be runaway hit, SHOOT THE MOONLIGHT OUT . Okay, so I’m biased because I loved this book, and I think you too, especially if you enjoy character-driven stories with both grit and heart. Now, I’ll tell you right up front, we...

Chris Hauty is a fixture in Hollywood, having crafted a number of blockbuster screenplays. But you know what else? He's also a helluva thriller writer. His books Deep State, Savage Road, and the upcoming Storm Rising (May 2022), feature a spunky, smart character named Haley Chill. You can tell this guy has a long future still ahead of him, as he has the magic touch to cut through the clutter, and...

Today's guest on The Thriller Zone is thriller writer, PJ Vernon. His latest book, BATH HAUS, is a taught, nerve-wracking thriller, that will have you wondering WTH right up to nearly the end. While it is -themed (as a bit of a warning), it's a terrific story, and is chock full of everything you want in a thriller: mystery, intrigue, murder, tension, , and nasty, yet always alluring, characters. T...

On today's 23rd episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm happy to introduce you to David McCloskey , author of Damascus Station. I feel confident saying you'll enjoy getting to know him as much as I have. And to be frank, I think this guy will be one of those authors you’ll read for years to come. In fact, if you enjoy John Le Carre, you’ll really enjoy his latest page-turning thriller. I read it, and pe...

Hello, and welcome to yet another edition of The Thriller Zone; Episode 22 to be exact, where my special guest is Sean O’Rourke, a Cyber Liability Consultant in New York. Sean is also a close friend and avid Thriller movie lover—one of the reasons I asked him to join me to launch a new part of our show where we discuss the best thriller tv shows, and in today’s case, movies. Yes, we’re taking a sl...